The Battle of Pharsalus

On August 9, 48 BC, during the Roman Civil War, Julius Caesar faced off against Pompey the Great near Pharsalus in central Greece. Despite being outnumbered, Caesar's seasoned legions executed a brilliant tactical maneuver, leading to a decisive victory. This battle not only marked the downfall of Pompey, who fled and was later assassinated in Egypt, but also signaled the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of Caesar's dominance, paving the way for the Roman Empire. ​