Octavian, once he gained supreme power and was known as Augustus, did three basic things to improve the army. The first thing he did was disband some legions and make it more efficient and manageable. He raised the pay of the military and did away with the practice of giving the soldiers land upon retirement and thus eliminated the conflict between the displaced landowners and the veterans. Their retirement bonus was cash instead. However the most important thing he did both for unity and to prevent future civil wars, was to have the army swear their military oaths to him, and not to their individual commanders as they had done previously.
The war between Antony and Augustus/Octavian ended with the forces of Antony defecting to Octavian. Contrary to popular opinion, the war did not end at Actium, as Antony tried to regroup and raise another army back in Egypt. However his troops, after his conduct at Actium, opted for terms with Octavian. With no troops, Antony had no army; with no army, he could not continue the war.
Caesar's assassination led to Octavian becoming the ruler of Rome because Octavian was his primary heir and his adopted son. Now an heir did not only inherit the money, lands and other trappings of wealth, but he also inherited the clients of the deceased (debts too ). In a sense, Octavian also inherited an army. Many of Caesar's legions were willing to transfer their loyalties to him. After proving himself in victories, with the help of Agrippa, it wasn't difficult for Octavian to raise an army to go after Antony and Cleopatra and by their defeat, become ultimate ruler.
Octavian was named heir by Caesar in his will. In addition to naming Octavian his main heir, Caesar also adopted Octavian in his will.Octavian was named heir by Caesar in his will. In addition to naming Octavian his main heir, Caesar also adopted Octavian in his will.Octavian was named heir by Caesar in his will. In addition to naming Octavian his main heir, Caesar also adopted Octavian in his will.Octavian was named heir by Caesar in his will. In addition to naming Octavian his main heir, Caesar also adopted Octavian in his will.Octavian was named heir by Caesar in his will. In addition to naming Octavian his main heir, Caesar also adopted Octavian in his will.Octavian was named heir by Caesar in his will. In addition to naming Octavian his main heir, Caesar also adopted Octavian in his will.Octavian was named heir by Caesar in his will. In addition to naming Octavian his main heir, Caesar also adopted Octavian in his will.Octavian was named heir by Caesar in his will. In addition to naming Octavian his main heir, Caesar also adopted Octavian in his will.Octavian was named heir by Caesar in his will. In addition to naming Octavian his main heir, Caesar also adopted Octavian in his will.
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Marc Antony fought Octavian for control over Rome.Marc Antony fought Octavian for control over Rome.Marc Antony fought Octavian for control over Rome.Marc Antony fought Octavian for control over Rome.Marc Antony fought Octavian for control over Rome.Marc Antony fought Octavian for control over Rome.Marc Antony fought Octavian for control over Rome.Marc Antony fought Octavian for control over Rome.Marc Antony fought Octavian for control over Rome.
Octavian felt that Rome should have a strong leader with a strong and loyal army.
Octavian defeated Marc Antony in the battle of Actium.
You have to back up a little here. Octavian already had the support of the army and the Roman people before he had the senate declare war. A poll was taken throughout Italy and the people swore to support Octavian. He already had a huge army and the Roman troops that Antony had also went over to Octavian. So Octavian actually had little to do after defeating Antony at Actium except to pay the troops.
The war between Antony and Augustus/Octavian ended with the forces of Antony defecting to Octavian. Contrary to popular opinion, the war did not end at Actium, as Antony tried to regroup and raise another army back in Egypt. However his troops, after his conduct at Actium, opted for terms with Octavian. With no troops, Antony had no army; with no army, he could not continue the war.
Yes, she killed herself to avoid being captured by the Roman Army of Octavian.
Cleopatra's rule ended when Octavian and his army entered Alexandria in 30 BC. Cleopatra had lost the war and committed suicide rather than face the disgrace of defeat.Cleopatra's rule ended when Octavian and his army entered Alexandria in 30 BC. Cleopatra had lost the war and committed suicide rather than face the disgrace of defeat.Cleopatra's rule ended when Octavian and his army entered Alexandria in 30 BC. Cleopatra had lost the war and committed suicide rather than face the disgrace of defeat.Cleopatra's rule ended when Octavian and his army entered Alexandria in 30 BC. Cleopatra had lost the war and committed suicide rather than face the disgrace of defeat.Cleopatra's rule ended when Octavian and his army entered Alexandria in 30 BC. Cleopatra had lost the war and committed suicide rather than face the disgrace of defeat.Cleopatra's rule ended when Octavian and his army entered Alexandria in 30 BC. Cleopatra had lost the war and committed suicide rather than face the disgrace of defeat.Cleopatra's rule ended when Octavian and his army entered Alexandria in 30 BC. Cleopatra had lost the war and committed suicide rather than face the disgrace of defeat.Cleopatra's rule ended when Octavian and his army entered Alexandria in 30 BC. Cleopatra had lost the war and committed suicide rather than face the disgrace of defeat.Cleopatra's rule ended when Octavian and his army entered Alexandria in 30 BC. Cleopatra had lost the war and committed suicide rather than face the disgrace of defeat.
He was 22 when he died. Well his mother was evil so I don't blame the Octavian army.
Caesar's assassination led to Octavian becoming the ruler of Rome because Octavian was his primary heir and his adopted son. Now an heir did not only inherit the money, lands and other trappings of wealth, but he also inherited the clients of the deceased (debts too ). In a sense, Octavian also inherited an army. Many of Caesar's legions were willing to transfer their loyalties to him. After proving himself in victories, with the help of Agrippa, it wasn't difficult for Octavian to raise an army to go after Antony and Cleopatra and by their defeat, become ultimate ruler.
Tiberius Caesar succeeded Octavian Caesar.Tiberius Caesar succeeded Octavian Caesar.Tiberius Caesar succeeded Octavian Caesar.Tiberius Caesar succeeded Octavian Caesar.Tiberius Caesar succeeded Octavian Caesar.Tiberius Caesar succeeded Octavian Caesar.Tiberius Caesar succeeded Octavian Caesar.Tiberius Caesar succeeded Octavian Caesar.Tiberius Caesar succeeded Octavian Caesar.
Rome's first emperor was Octavian/Augustus.Rome's first emperor was Octavian/Augustus.Rome's first emperor was Octavian/Augustus.Rome's first emperor was Octavian/Augustus.Rome's first emperor was Octavian/Augustus.Rome's first emperor was Octavian/Augustus.Rome's first emperor was Octavian/Augustus.Rome's first emperor was Octavian/Augustus.Rome's first emperor was Octavian/Augustus.
Cleopatra never, ever, had power over Octavian. Octavian had the power over her. That's why she killed herself.Cleopatra never, ever, had power over Octavian. Octavian had the power over her. That's why she killed herself.Cleopatra never, ever, had power over Octavian. Octavian had the power over her. That's why she killed herself.Cleopatra never, ever, had power over Octavian. Octavian had the power over her. That's why she killed herself.Cleopatra never, ever, had power over Octavian. Octavian had the power over her. That's why she killed herself.Cleopatra never, ever, had power over Octavian. Octavian had the power over her. That's why she killed herself.Cleopatra never, ever, had power over Octavian. Octavian had the power over her. That's why she killed herself.Cleopatra never, ever, had power over Octavian. Octavian had the power over her. That's why she killed herself.Cleopatra never, ever, had power over Octavian. Octavian had the power over her. That's why she killed herself.
Roddy McDowell played Octavian in the 1963 Movie.Roddy McDowell played Octavian in the 1963 Movie.Roddy McDowell played Octavian in the 1963 Movie.Roddy McDowell played Octavian in the 1963 Movie.Roddy McDowell played Octavian in the 1963 Movie.Roddy McDowell played Octavian in the 1963 Movie.Roddy McDowell played Octavian in the 1963 Movie.Roddy McDowell played Octavian in the 1963 Movie.Roddy McDowell played Octavian in the 1963 Movie.