The War in Magna Graecia – The Battle for Tarentum

The rebellion had spread.

In Magna Graecia, Alexander returned as a conqueror, leading an army of thousands of freed Epirotes and Greek warriors against the Romans.

The final battle erupted in Tarentum, where Roman forces still held thousands of Greeks in chains.

The streets became a slaughterhouse—Epirotes and Greeks cut down Roman centurions, their cries shaking the walls of the city.

At the heart of the chaos stood Lucius Atilius, the Roman general who once imprisoned Alexander.

They met on the battlefield, blade to blade.

"You should have died in Rome," Atilius snarled.

"I was reborn in Rome," Alexander replied. "And you will die here."

Their battle was brutal—a clash of skill, hatred, and fate. Blood sprayed the sand, swords shattered shields.

With a final strike, Alexander buried his blade in Atilius's chest.

"For Epirus."

As Atilius fell, Rome's grip on Magna Graecia was shattered.