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Battle of Dyrrhachium
-48 • Epirus Belagerung / Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
A rare tactical setback for Caesar. He attempted to encircle Pompey's numerically superior army with massive earthworks but was broken through.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Victory for Pompey; Caesar forced to retreat inland.
Optimates (Pompeians)
- Commander: Pompejus Magnus
- Strength: ca. 45.000 Infanterie / 7.000 Kavallerie
- Casualties: Gering
Caesarians
- Commander: Julius Caesar
- Strength: ca. 15.000 Infanterie / 500 Kavallerie
- Casualties: ca. 1.000 Mann
Strategic Context
Caesar's attempt to quickly end the war by blockading the government forces on the Adriatic coast.
Conflict / War
Caesar's Civil War
Victory for Pompey; Caesar forced to retreat inland.
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