Utica P2 The Valley (49 BC)

Caesar had sent his general, Gaius Curio, to attack Pompey’s lieutenant, Attius Varus, in Africa. Varus was in camp below the walls of Utica. When a relief army sent by King Juba of Numidia arrived to reinforce Varus, Curio had …

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Caesar had sent his general, Gaius Curio, to attack Pompey’s lieutenant, Attius Varus, in Africa. Varus was in camp below the walls of Utica. When a relief army sent by King Juba of Numidia arrived to reinforce Varus, Curio had launched a delaying attack with his cavalry. The Numidians were routed and fled (see Utica – Part 1). On the day after Curio’s victory over the Numidians, both Curio and Varus marched out of camp and deployed for battle. There was a valley between the two armies and both sides waited to see who would make the first move. Suddenly Varus’ cavalry, along with some light troops, moved into and down the valley. This was perhaps a show of bravery, but Curio advanced his cavalry to end the show and Varus’ cavalry was sent reeling. Curio then led the infantry forward and Varus’ lights were cut down. All this was more than enough for Varus’ troops, who turned and ran back to camp. Many were killed in the stampede.

Utica, Tunisia

The Battle of Utica was fought between Julius Caesar's general Gaius Scribonius Curio and Pompeian legionaries commanded by Publius Attius Varus supported by Numidian cavalry and foot soldiers sent by King Juba I of Numidia. Curio defeated the Pompeians and Numidians and drove Varus back into the town of Utica.

Wikipedia: Battle of Utica (49 BC)

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