Battle of the Hellespont

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Battle of the Hellespont
Part of Wars of Constantine and Licinius
Date July 324 Location near the Strait of Bosporus Result Constantinian victory
Belligerents
Constantinian fleet	Licinian fleet
Commanders
Crispus
Strength
200 ships	350 ships

v • d • e Battles of Constantine I 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.

[edit] Further Reading

Pears, Edwin. “The Campaign against Paganism A.D. 324.” The English Historical Review, Vol. 24, No. 93 (January 1909) : 1-17.