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Aim Mason Zerbe The Battle of Pharsalus was a battle Julius Caesar was involved in in 48 BC. The aim of the battle was probably much different from the outcome, especially for Julius Caesar. “ was the decisive engagement of Caesar's Civil War” (Battle of Pharsalus). Julius Caesar was greatly outnumbered. He had a very small chance of surviving if any. The army he was fighting was nearly 3 times as large as his own. He had planned to try to turtle his forces in a small area on the opposite side of a river. He figured he would be able to wait out his enemies who would die of starvation and illness. It lasted for several months before people demanded that he take action. He was against this and tried to continue to be defensive. He was eventually persuaded to engage in battle. This did not end well they were defeated and Caesar ran away leaving his men behind.

Hickman, Kennedy. "Caesar's Civil War: Battle of Pharsalus." //About.com Military History //. Military History, 2013. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.


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 * 4. The battle of Pharsalus was a civil war in Rome in 48 B.C. Civil wars have been occurring for millions of years. One article says, “ Rome had been embroiled in civil war, with Pompey leading the senatorial forces and Caesar his own troops plus those of his allies, including Mark Antony ”(Battle of Pharsalus). This civil war was going on in Rome when Caesar was king. This war was between Caesar and the Senate. Pompey the Great fought for the Senate and was Caesars enemy. Civil wars are wars that go on in the same country, against different groups. Many people know the American civil war, where the North and the South were against each other. The different sides had different opinions, and even though they are part of the same country their difference of opinion split the country down the middle. This is a big part of American history and affected how Americans live today. Many other civil wars are major parts of a country's history and culture. Each side has a different view on how the government should be run and if certain laws should be allowed. The future of a country relies on who wins the civil war. If the Senate won the war then Rome would be very different then from Caesar winning. **


 * 5. "The Civil War Battle of Pharsalus Between Caesar and Pompey." About.com Ancient / **
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 * "Battle of Pharsalus (48 BCE)." Battle of Pharsalus (48 BCE). N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Oct. 2013. **