Editing Lucius Afranius (consul) (section)

===Sertorian War===
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Afranius served as a legate under Pompey during his campaigns against [[Gaius Marius|Marian]] supporter [[Quintus Sertorius]] in Spain. He played a pivotal role at the [[battle of Sucro]] in 75 BC. Sertorius attacked Pompey's left wing, which was under Afranius' command. Afranius held until Sertorius' attention was drawn away by Pompey's attack into Sertorius' own left. When Sertorius moved his forces to counter this, Afranius led an attack against the Sertorian right. This attack routed the enemy and Afranius pursued them into their camp. Afranius' soldiers caused a great many casualties and began looting the enemy camp and supply train. Meanwhile, Pompey had been routed by Sertorius, and the looting forces of Afranius were attacked by the victorious Sertorians. It was only the timely arrival of [[Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius]] which turned the tide in Pompey's favour.<ref>Plutarch, ''Life of Pompey'', 18; ''Philip Matyszak, Sertorius and the struggle for Spain'', pp.122-123.</ref>