The Battle of Durekium

Caesar was left to brood in his tent, wracked with doubts about his position. But just as he was beginning to lose heart, Mark Antony lit a fire under the legions waiting in Brindisium and led them boldly across the Adriatic. Now at full strength, and with Antony at his side, Caesar felt confident about taking the fight to Pompey. By May of 48 BC, Pompey was camped in a strong position with the sea and a link to endless supplies at his back. The battle of Durekium which was recorded to have taken place in July actually took place in mid-May. Just as farcilous really took place in June,