What was the significance of the Battle of Dyrrhachium?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

The Battle of Dyrrhachium, fought in July of 48 BC, was a major battle of the Roman civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. It was fought near the city of Dyrrhachium (modern-day Durrës, Albania) on the Adriatic coast.

After crossing the Adriatic Sea from Italy with his army, Caesar faced Pompey's army in Greece. The two armies clashed near Dyrrhachium, with Pompey's larger army gaining the upper hand early on. However, Caesar was eventually able to rally his troops and gain a tactical victory. The battle was significant because it allowed Caesar to continue his pursuit of Pompey, ultimately leading to his victory in the Roman civil war.