Battle of Utica (81 BC)
The Battle of Utica of 81 BC was fought near Utica between a Roman army under the command of Gnaeus Pompeius (better known as Pompey) and another Roman army under the command of Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus. The battle was part of Sulla's civil war and ended in a complete victory for Pompeian army.
| Battle of Utica | |||||||
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| Part of Sulla's civil war | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Sullans | Marians | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Pompey | Domitius Ahenobarbus † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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up to 6 legions Pompey had left Italy with 6 legions |
c. 20,000 men originally c. 27,000 men but 7,000 deserted | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| unknown |
17,000 killed or captured 3,000 escaped | ||||||
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