Battle of Noreia

Battle of Noreia
Part of the Cimbrian War

The migrations of the Cimbri and the Teutons.
BattleL Roman victories.
BattleW Cimbri and Teutons victories.
Date113 BC
Location
Noreia, Noricum
(precise location unknown)
Result Cimbrian and Teuton victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic
Noricum
Cimbri
Teutones
Ambrones
Commanders and leaders
Gnaeus Papirius Carbo King Boiorix
King Teutobod
Strength
30,000 300,000 (probably including civilians)
Casualties and losses
24,000 Unknown, but light

The Battle of Noreia, in 113 BC, was the opening battle of the Cimbrian War fought between the Roman Republic and the migrating Proto-Germanic tribes, the Cimbri and the Teutons (Teutones). It ended in defeat, and near disaster, for the Romans.