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Battle of Thapsus
-46 • Byzacena Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
Caesar destroyed the remaining Senatorial forces in North Africa. The battle ended in a ruthless massacre of the fleeing troops.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive victory for Caesar; suicide of Cato the Younger.
Caesarians
- Commander: Julius Caesar
- Strength: ca. 30.000 Mann
- Casualties: ca. 50
Optimates (Pompeians)
- Commander: Metellus Scipio / König Juba
- Strength: ca. 40.000 - 50.000 Mann / 60 Elefanten
- Casualties: ca. 10.000 (Massaker)
Strategic Context
Crushing the resistance of the Optimates (under Cato and Metellus Scipio) who had allied with the Numidian king.
Conflict / War
Caesar's Civil War
Victory for Pompey; Caesar forced to retreat inland.
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