Pompey fleeing from the Battle of Pharsalus in central Greece, the decisive battle of Caesar's Civil War in 48 BCE. Gaius Julius Caesar and his allies formed up opposite the army of the republic under the command of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus ("Pompey the Great") who had the backing of a majority of the senators. Caesar found himself isolated in a hostile country with only 22,000 men and short of provisions, while Pompey had an army about twice the size. Pompey wanted to delay, but under pressure, he engaged in battle and suffered an overwhelming defeat
Pompey fleeing from the Battle of Pharsalus in central Greece, the decisive battle of Caesar's Civil War. On 9 August 48 BC Gaius Julius Caesar and his allies formed up opposite the army of the republic under the command of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus ("Pompey the Great") who had the backing of a majority of the senators. Caesar found himself isolated in a hostile country with only 22,000 men and short of provisions, while on the other side of the river he was faced by Pompey with an army about twice as large in number. Pompey wanted to delay, knowing the enemy would eventually surrender from hunger and exhaustion. Pressured by the senators present and by his officers, he reluctantly engaged in battle and suffered an overwhelming defeat, ultimately fleeing the camp and his men.
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Location: Pharsalus, Central Greece
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
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