Battle of Actium (30 BC)

Battle of Actium (Octavian's forces vs Antony's forces & Ptolemaic Egypt) took place in 30 BC during Final War of the Roman Republic.

Battle facts

Year: 30 BC
Date: -0030-08-3
Era: Classical
Conflict: Final War of the Roman Republic
Side A: Octavian's forces
Side B: Antony's forces, Ptolemaic Egypt
Commanders (A): Octavian, Marcus Agrippa, Lucius Arruntius, Marcus Lurius
Commanders (B): Mark Antony, Gaius Sosius, Lucius Gellius, Cleopatra
Casualties: approx. About 2,500 killedOver 5,000 killed 250 ships sunk or captured
Outcome: Octavian victory
Coordinates: 38.925°, 20.725°