KNOW YOUR ENEMY Once allies, Caesar and Pompey found themselves on opposing sides when Caeser refused an order by the Senate to step down
ARCANGEL X1, ALAMY X1, GETTY X1
BATTLE CONTEXT
When
9 August 48 BC
Where
Pharsalus, central Greece
Who
Caesar: 22,000 men, 1,000 cavalry
Pompey: 45,000 men, 7,000 cavalry
Why
Struggle for power between Caesar and Pompey
Result
Victory for Caesar