Battle of Ruspina

The Battle of Ruspina was fought on 4 January 46 BC in the Roman province of Africa, between the Republican forces of the Optimates and forces loyal to Julius Caesar. The Republican army was commanded by Titus Labienus, Caesar's former lieutenant during the Gallic Wars who had defected to the Republican side at the beginning of the civil war.

Battle of Ruspina
Part of Caesar's Civil War

Map of the third phase of the battle
Date4 January 46 BC
Location
Ruspina, Africa
Result Optimate victory
Belligerents
Supporters of Cato
Numidia		 Caesarians
Commanders and leaders
Titus Labienus (WIA)
Marcus Petreius (WIA)
Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso		 Gaius Julius Caesar
Publius Hostilius Saserna
Strength

11,200+

  • 9,600 Numidian cavalry
  • 1,600 Gallic and Germanic cavalry
  • Numerous light infantry

9,550

  • 9,000 legionaries
  • 400 cavalry
  • 150 archers
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