Battle of the Hellespont
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Battle of the Hellespont | |||||||
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Part of Wars of Constantine and Licinius | |||||||
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Combatants | |||||||
Constantinian fleet | Licinian fleet | ||||||
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Crispus | |||||||
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200 ships | at least 400 ships |
Constantine I battles |
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Turin – Verona – Milvian Bridge – Cibalae –
Mardia – Adrianople – Hellespont – Chrysopolis |
The Battle of the Hellespont was fought in 324 between a Constantinian fleet led by Flavius Julius Crispus and a larger fleet loyal to Licinius. Despite being outnumbered, Crispus won the day.