WebRoman-Sabine wars; War with the Volsci; War with Gabii; War with the Rutuli; Roman-Etruscan wars. 509 BC – Battle of Silva Arsia – The Romans defeated the forces of Tarquinii and Veii led by the deposed king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus.One of the Roman consuls, Lucius Junius Brutus, is killed in battle. 508 BC – War with Clusium – King Lars Porsena …