THE BATTLE OF DYRRHACHIUM (48 BC): Caesar, Pompey, and the Early Campaigns of the Third Roman Civil War

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Outlines the strategic background, describing the early campaigns of the 49BC Roman civil war and the factions of Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar that fought for control of the vast resources of the Republic. Analyzes the 48BC Battle of Dyrrhachium in Albania to determine the strengths and weakness of both armies and their various commanders as well as the tactics used in the phases of the battle which culminated in victory for Pompey. Focus is also given to the aftermath of the battle that saw Caesar defeated and Pompey in the ascendancy.