The Second Samnite War

Papyrius curser was appointed dictator by the panicky senate. He led an army of fresh recruits into atruria to track down the lost legions. The resulting battle was the only clash with the etruscans that was ever in doubt. All three roman lines became involved, and the did not turn until late in the day. They never again caused the romans serious trouble,. surrendering in three o eight b c, leaving the samnites to carry on alone. Their armies could not link up with one another; they were constantly outnumbered. And their communities were beginning to suffer under what was, in essence, a massive siege, not of a city, but of