Battle of Pharsalus
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Battle of Pharsalus
The most decisive battle in Caesar's Civil War
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Key Points
Date of Battle:
August 9, 48 B.C.
Generals:
Julius Caesar and
Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus
Caesar and defeated Pompey's army under an overwhelming disadvantage
Over 70,000 legions between the two army camps
Less than 2,000 losses between the two camps