First Battle of Philippi: Antony and Octavian vs Brutus and Cassius
Brutus and Cassius faced Octavian and Mark Antony at Philippi. Brutus' forces routed Octavian's legion and overran his camp. Octavian wasn't there—he was sick, possibly hiding. Cassius' wing collapsed against Antony. Cassius thought Brutus had lost and killed himself. Brutus had won. Three weeks later they fought again. Brutus lost and fell on his sword. Octavian became Augustus.
October 3, 42 BC
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