In 2009,Russians marked 300 years since their country defeated Sweden in the decisive Battle of Poltava, in which Russia replaced that Scandinavian country as the great power of Northern Europe.
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In 378, Roman Emperor Valens attacked the Visigoths in the decisivebattle of Adrianople.
Innovative and energetic, Scipio dramatically changed Roman military strategy and tactics, ultimately out-Hannibaling Hannibal at the decisivebattle of Zama.