Battle of Thapsus (45 BC)

Battle of Thapsus (Populares vs Optimates & Numidia) took place in 45 BC during Caesar's Civil War.

Battle facts

Year: 45 BC
Date: -0045-04-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: Caesar's Civil War
Side A: Populares
Side B: Optimates, Numidia
Commanders (A): Gaius Julius Caesar
Commanders (B): Metellus Scipio, Marcus Petreius, Juba I of Numidia, Titus Labienus, Lucius Afranius
Casualties: approx. Nearly 1,000About 10,000
Outcome: Caesarian victory
Coordinates: 35.624°, 11.048°