Which battle marked the end of Pyrrhus' gains in Italy?
Battle of Beneventum
Battle of Actium
Battle of Cannae
Battle of Zama
Answer
The Battle of Beneventum marked the end of Pyrrhus' gains in Italy. After several successful campaigns, Pyrrhus' army was decisively defeated by the Romans in 275 BC. This defeat forced Pyrrhus to withdraw from Italy, ending his hopes of conquering the region. The battle is often remembered for Pyrrhus' famous quote, "Another such victory and we are undone."
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