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What is significant about the battle Hasdrubal fought o the Metaurus River?

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On the Metaurus (Metauro) River he met (207 BC) the army of Caius Claudius Nero. Hasdrubal died in the battle. His defeat is considered decisive in the war, for it prevented Hannibal from receiving Carthaginian aid.

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