What were some of the key battles of the Roman Civil War?

The Roman Civil War (49-45 BC) was a series of political and military conflicts that led to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. The war was fought between Julius Caesar and the Optimates, a conservative faction led by Pompey and supported by the Senate. The following are some of the key battles of the Roman Civil War:

• Battle of Pharsalus: Fought in 48 BC, this battle was the decisive victory for Julius Caesar over Pompey and his army, and marked the end of the first phase of the civil war.
• Battle of Thapsus: Fought in 46 BC, this battle was a victory for Caesar over the forces of Metellus Scipio and Juba I of Numidia, and secured Caesar's position in Africa.
• Battle of Munda: Fought in 45 BC, this battle was the final battle of the civil war, and marked the defeat of the last of the Optimates. The battle was fought between the forces of Julius Caesar and the army of the sons of Pompey, Gnaeus and Sextus Pompey.