Battle of Pharsalus: Caesar Defeats Pompey, Civil War Ends
Julius Caesar met Pompey at Pharsalus in August 48 BC, and it was over in hours. Pompey had the larger army. Caesar had positioned himself on lower ground, which looked like a disadvantage. When Pompey's cavalry charged, Caesar's hidden fourth line pivoted and counterattacked directly into their faces. Pompey's men broke. He fled to Egypt. Caesar followed. Pompey was murdered before Caesar arrived.
August 9, 48 BC
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Julius Caesar
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Caesar's civil war
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Pompey
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Ancient Egypt
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Battle of Pharsalus
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Pharsalus
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Roman Senate
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Julius Caesar
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Caesar's civil war
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Pompey
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Ancient Egypt
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Battle of Pharsalus
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Farsala
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Tesalia
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Römische Bürgerkriege
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