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Isonzo, Battle of
The Battle of Isonzo is the name given to the battle fought on August 28, 489 on the banks of the Isontius River, not far away from Aquileia.
This river is now known as the Isonzo in Italian, and Soča in Slovene.
This battle should not be confused with the 12 battles of Isonzo during the First World War.Theoderic the Great, king of the Ostrogoths, in 489 opens his first campaign against Odoacer to wrest Italy from him.
On August 28, the two armies meet on the banks of the Isontius.
Theoderic defeats Odoacer, who retreats.
A second battle is fought at Verona.