What was the Battle of Pharsalus?
Q: What was the Battle of Pharsalus?
A: The Battle of Pharsalus was the decisive battle of Caesar's Civil War.
Q: When did the Battle of Pharsalus take place?
A: The Battle of Pharsalus took place on 9 August 48 BC.
Q: Where did the Battle of Pharsalus take place?
A: The Battle of Pharsalus took place at Pharsalus in central Greece.
Q: Who were the opposing forces in the Battle of Pharsalus?
A: The opposing forces in the Battle of Pharsalus were Gaius Julius Caesar and his allies versus the army of the republic under the command of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus ("Pompey the Great").
Q: Who had the backing of a majority of senators in the Battle of Pharsalus?
A: Pompey had the backing of a majority of senators in the Battle of Pharsalus.
Q: Did Pompey's army significantly outnumber the experienced Caesarean legions in the Battle of Pharsalus?
A: Yes, Pompey's army significantly outnumbered the experienced Caesarean legions in the Battle of Pharsalus.
Q: Was the Battle of Pharsalus a decisive battle?
A: Yes, the Battle of Pharsalus was the decisive battle of Caesar's Civil War.
