What the records say
- When
- May 430
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 36.47° N, 7.43° E
- Description
- battle between West Roman Empire and Vandals
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Calama
Battle between Western Roman Empire and Vandals (430)
The Battle of Calama was fought between the Western Roman Empire and the Vandals and Alans in the war known as the Vandal conquest of Roman Africa. The battle took place in May 430 near the city of Calama. The Roman army under command by comes Africae Bonifatius tried to stumble here the advance of the Vandals who crossed before the strait of Gibraltar under the leadership of King Geiseric.
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