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Battle of Thapsus
-46 • Byzacena Feldschlacht

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Battle of Thapsus (engraving by Matthäus Merian, cca 1625)
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Battle of Thapsus, 46 BC (Initial deployment of troops)
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![Sujet : Batailles
Thapsus, Bataille de -- 46 av. J. C. -- 1er s.
Couverture : Afrique (parties)
Tunisie
Langue : français
Éditeur : [s.n.] (Paris)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Plan_de_la_bataille_de_Thapse_en_Afrique_gagn%C3%A9e_par_Jule_C%C3%A9sar_contre_Q._Scipion_et_le_roy_Juba_l%27an_de_Rome_707_-_btv1b8495504g.jpg)
Sujet : Batailles Thapsus, Bataille de -- 46 av. J. C. -- 1er s. Couverture : Afrique (parties) Tunisie Langue : français Éditeur : [s.n.] (Paris)
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Historical Overview
Caesar destroyed the remaining Senatorial forces in North Africa. The battle ended in a ruthless massacre of the fleeing troops.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive victory for Caesar; suicide of Cato the Younger.
Caesarians
- Commander: Julius Caesar
- Strength: ca. 30.000 Mann
- Casualties: ca. 50
Optimates (Pompeians)
- Commander: Metellus Scipio / König Juba
- Strength: ca. 40.000 - 50.000 Mann / 60 Elefanten
- Casualties: ca. 10.000 (Massaker)
Strategic Context
Crushing the resistance of the Optimates (under Cato and Metellus Scipio) who had allied with the Numidian king.
Conflict / War
Caesar's Civil War
Victory for Pompey; Caesar forced to retreat inland.
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