Battle of Forum Gallorum (42 BC)

Battle of Forum Gallorum (Roman Senate| & combatant2 = Mark Antony's forces| & commander1 = Gaius Pansa & Aulus Hirtius & Octavian| & commander2 = Mark Antony & Marcus Junius Silanus| & strength1 = Pansa: & 1 veteran legion & 4 legions of recruits & Minimal cavalry & Hirtius: & 1 veteran legion| & strength2 = Antony: & 2 veteran legions & A large cavalry force| & casualties1 = Pansa: heavy & Hirtius: light| & casualties2 = About half the force| vs Side B) took place in 42 BC during list of Roman civil wars and revolts.

Battle facts

• Year: 42 BC
• Date: -0042-04-1
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: list of Roman civil wars and revolts
• Side A: Roman Senate|, combatant2 = Mark Antony's forces|, commander1 = Gaius Pansa, Aulus Hirtius, Octavian|, commander2 = Mark Antony, Marcus Junius Silanus|, strength1 = Pansa:, 1 veteran legion, 4 legions of recruits, Minimal cavalry, Hirtius:, 1 veteran legion|, strength2 = Antony:, 2 veteran legions, A large cavalry force|, casualties1 = Pansa: heavy, Hirtius: light|, casualties2 = About half the force|
• Outcome: Senatorial victory
• Coordinates: 44.597°, 11.053°

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