Battle of Dyrrhachium

process of the battle of Lesnikia river in Julius Caesar's operation against Pompey near Dyrrhachium in 48 BCE

Battle of Dyrrhachium, 48 BC, English version

ancient map for Caesar's operation against Pompey near Dyrrhachium in 48 BCE

Battle of Lesnikia river by Caesar and Pompey near Dyrrhachium in 48 BC (by Latin and Japanese)

Battle of Lesnikia river by Caesar and Pompey near Dyrrhachium in 48 BC (by Latin and Japanese

Battle of Lesnikia river by Caesar and Pompey near Dyrrhachium in 48 BC (by Latin and Japanese

Battle of Lesnikia river by Caesar and Pompey near Dyrrhachium in 48 BC (by Latin and Japanese

デュッラキウムの戦い(BC48年)におけるカエサルの二重の堡塁をめぐるポンペイウス勢との攻防の概略図(ラテン語・日本語)

Battle of Dyrrhachium, 48 BC, Russian version
Historical Overview
A rare tactical setback for Caesar. He attempted to encircle Pompey's numerically superior army with massive earthworks but was broken through.
Quick Facts
Optimates (Pompeians)
- Commander: Pompejus Magnus
- Strength: ca. 45.000 Infanterie / 7.000 Kavallerie
- Casualties: Gering
Caesarians
- Commander: Julius Caesar
- Strength: ca. 15.000 Infanterie / 500 Kavallerie
- Casualties: ca. 1.000 Mann
Strategic Context
Caesar's attempt to quickly end the war by blockading the government forces on the Adriatic coast.
Conflict / War
Caesar's Civil War
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Historical Locations
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