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Battle of Pharsalus
-48 • Thessalien Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
The decisive battle of the civil war. Despite being outnumbered, Caesar defeated Pompey using a hidden fourth line that intercepted the enemy cavalry.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive victory for Caesar; flight of Pompey to Egypt.
Caesarians
- Commander: Julius Caesar
- Strength: ca. 22.000 Infanterie / 1.000 Kavallerie
- Casualties: ca. 200 - 1.200
Optimates (Pompeians)
- Commander: Pompejus Magnus
- Strength: ca. 45.000 Infanterie / 7.000 Kavallerie
- Casualties: ca. 6.000 - 15.000
Strategic Context
Final confrontation between Rome's two greatest generals for absolute supremacy over the state.
Conflict / War
Caesar's Civil War
Victory for Pompey; Caesar forced to retreat inland.
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