Battle of Garigliano
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Not to be confused with Battle of Garigliano (1503) or Battle of Garigliano (457).
The Battle of Garigliano was fought in 915 between Christian forces and the Saracens. Pope John X personally led the Christian forces into battle. The aim was to destroy the Arab fortress on the Garigliano River,[2] which had threatened central Italy and the outskirts of Rome for nearly 30 years.[3][4]
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Christian League: | Fatimid Caliphate | ||||||
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Alberic I of Spoleto Nicholas Picingli Pope John X | Alliku[1] | ||||||
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Minimal | heavy |
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