Veturius Calvinus and Postumius Albinus were defeated at this battle by the commander Gaius Pontius, who (*) humiliated the Roman army by making them go under the yoke.
The winning commander at this battle sent a letter to his father Herennius for advice, who replied that he should either let everyone go or kill the entire army, but not to take a middle course. This battle was set up when soldiers disguised as shepherds told the Roman army that there was a siege in Lucera, and this battle was followed six years later by a Roman loss at the Battle of Lautulae. Veturius Calvinus and Postumius Albinus were defeated at this battle by the commander Gaius Pontius, who (*) humiliated the Roman army by making them go under the yoke. For 10 points, identify this 321 B.C. Roman defeat in the 2nd Samnite War
The winning commander at this battle sent a letter to his father Herennius for advice, who replied that he should either let everyone go or kill the entire army, but not to take a middle course.
Battle of the Caudine Forks [accept Furcae Caudinae]