Crassus had built a 60 km (37 mi)-long ditch and a wall along the isthmus or Rhegium to trap Spartacus and his army.

One night, a big storm happened, and Spartacus used this opportunity to escape north with most of his army.

The Romans fought bravely, desperately trying to buy time for Crassus's main force to arrive.

After the battle Crassus moved north to confront the main rebel force under Spartacus.

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