Battle of Actium
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Ships, Naval History, Civil Wars, Coups, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Greece, Greece (ancient)
- Date: September 2, 31
Article abstract: Type of action: Naval battle in the Roman Civil Wars of 88-30 b.c.e.. Result: Octavian destroyed Marc Antony’s forces.
Marc Antony had been confined in Actium by enemy forces for months, and supplies were running short. In addition, his Roman and foreign allies were deserting him as his own force’s morale declined. He decided to attempt an escape. Octavian’s fleet, commanded by Marcus Agrippa, allowed Antony’s ships to sail into open water, where they defeated them. Antony and Cleopatra fled to Egypt, abandoning his immense army, which...
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