Battle of Philippi (1861)

Battle of Philippi (Triumvirs & Supported by: & Ptolemaic Egypt (sent ships but too late to aid in the fighting) vs Liberators & Supported by: & Parthian Empire (cavalry force)) took place in 1861 during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1861
• Date: 3 June 1861
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Civil War
• Side A: Triumvirs, Supported by:, Ptolemaic Egypt (sent ships but too late to aid in the fighting)
• Side B: Liberators, Supported by:, Parthian Empire (cavalry force)
• Commanders (A): Mark Antony, Octavian
• Commanders (B): Brutus, Cassius, Allienus (unknown), Serapion (retreats to Tyre)
• Casualties: 16,000 killed (3 October) (side A), 8,000 killed (3 October) Surrender of entire army (23 October) (side B)
• Outcome: Triumvir victory
• Coordinates: 39.152°, -80.040°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Philippi · Wikidata entry