Why Did The Battle Of Philippi Happen?

Do you ever wonder how did the Battle of Philippi happen? Who was in it or why did they have two battles? The devastating Battle of Philippi in 42 Bc was between Octavian, Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and more of the Roman Republic. The battle was set in the plain west of ancient Philippi. At first, Brutus faced Octavion, while Antony was facing Cassius. Octavian was pushed by Brutus back to the legion's camp. To the south part of Philippi, Cassius was defeated by Antony. Because of that false rumor that Brutus had spread , he had committed suicide. Brutus had gathered Cassius' still standing troops and both sides had their army to retreat to their camps.The battle was a draw. But a second attempt, on October 23, so they can finish off Brutus's
forces, and he committed suicide, leaving the triumvirate in control of the Roman Republic.