Battle of Philippi

[Rameses the Great]

The forces of the Second Triumvirate (Lepidus, Octavius, and Antony) were the defenders of Rome out to try and defeat the conspirators who to part in Caesar's death (Brutus and Cassius.) Although the first day of Philippi was a stalemate, with Brutus defeating Antony and Octavius defeating Cassius, the ultimate fate was decided when Cassius committed suicide from miscommunication. Although Cassius killed himself the battle was still in full reach of Brutus' hand and I have to think that had he been more strategic he could have easily won. He tried to lead both armies but was utterly destroyed on the second day of the battle. I can't help but wonder why the death of Cassius effected the men if they were in full control of their battle.

 

I just have a question for you to ponder about, had Cassius and Brutus won do you think they would have marched on Rome or set up a capital elsewhere? If they had marched on Rome do you believe the Senate would have raised another army to fight them or concede to them and have them rule Rome with the execution of Lepidus?

[Titus Pullo]

They probably would have proceeded onto Italy, marched on Rome, and restored the Republic under their protection. Cassius was a decent general who eventually could have emerged from this as emperor if he were so desirous.