It was two years between Caesar's assassination in 44 BC and the Battle of Philippi, which was in 42 BC.
Marc Antony and Octavian routed the forces of Cassius and Brutus at the battles of Philippi.
Antony and Octavius set up camp in Philippi.
Philippi
the treacherous plan he will carry out against Cassius at Philippi
the treacherous plan he will carry out against Cassius at Philippi
Because it is obvious if Octavius and Cassius lost, then Brutus and Antony must have won.
Cassius agrees to march to Philippi because he believes that advanced planning will give them a strategic advantage in the coming battle against Antony and Octavius. He feels that taking the fight to Philippi will also prevent their enemies from gaining further strength and support.
Anotony defeated Cassius and Brutus at philippi.
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He does not want to tire out his soldiers.
Titinius and Messala
The forces of Octavian ad Antony defeated Brutus and Cassius at the battle of Philippi.