Cynoscephalæ (Second Maced on i an War)

Fought B.C. 197, between the Romans, 26,000 strong, under Flam in in us, and the Maced on i ans, in about equal force under Philip. The Roman vanguard, coming unexpectedly upon the enemy, was repulsed, but Flam in in us bringing up the legionaries, the battle became more equal. On the right Philip, with half his phalanx, drove back the Romans, but his left wing was utterly routed, and the victorious Roman right then turned and attacked the Maced on i an right in flank and rear, and won a complete victory. The Maced on i ans lost 13,000 killed and wounded. wounded. The Roman lo es were small.