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Brutus and Cassius and Octavian and Mark Anthony were enemies. The Battle of Philippi was part of the Liberator's Civil War, which was a continuation of the conflict between Julius Caesar's populares (a progressive political faction) and the optimates (a conservative political faction) which started when Caesar fought his civil war against the forces of the senate in Julius Caesar's Civil War (49-45 BC). It was fought in Greece because Brutus and Cassius went to the east to gather political and military support.
After the murder of Caesar in 44 BC, Cassius went to the eastern part of the Roman Empire and marched as far as northern Syria to gather troops from provincial governors who were sympathetic to the cause of the optimates. Brutus fled to Crete from 44 BC to 42 BC and gathered the support of the legions in Greece. The eastern part of the empire was sympathetic to these two men, while the western part of the empire was sympathetic to the Caesarians (the supporters of Caesar).
In 43 BC Octavian became consul (head of the Republic) and declared the assassins of Caesar enemies of the state. This meant that they would be pursued and, if caught, executed. Cicero informed Brutus that the forces of the two main leaders of the Caesarian faction, Mark Anthony and Octavian were divided. Brutus decided to gather an army and march on Rome with 17 legions.
When Octavian heard this, he made peace with Mark Anthony and joined his alliance with Lepidus (another leading Caesarian), forming the three-man alliance which has been called by historians the Second Triumvirate. This triumvirate was made supreme political power of Rome with a term of five year. The triumvirs set out to fight the assassins of Caesar and their optimate supporters.
When Brutus heard about the formation of the second Triumvirate he called for the support of Cassius, who marched to Syrmia (western Turkey) and joined Brutus in Greece. Mark Antony and Octavian set off for northern Greece with 28 legions. They sent an avant-garde of two commanders with 8 legions eastward. When they saw the forces of Brutus and Cassius they took a dominant position near position near Philippi to prevent the enemy from advancing further. Outnumbered they were forced to withdraw. Octavian and Mark Anthony arrived and joined the battle
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Julius Caesar", Brutus suggests they march to Philippi to meet the triumvirate's army immediately. He thinks taking the offensive will catch them off guard.
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Why was brutus' decision to march from sardis to philippi wrong?
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Plains in Greece to which Cassius and brutus march to fight the armies of Antony and octavius?
Philippi
What arguments do Brutus and Cassius make regarding whether they should march to Philippi to fight their enemies?
Act Four Scene 3 Line 194-224 ;)
Who slayed Julius Caesar?
Brutus and Cassius were leaders of a conspiracy and on March 15th (Ides of March) the conspirators were waiting for him at the theater of Pompey. Ceaser was stabbed several times, his final words were "Et tu, Brute!" which translates to "And you, too, Brutus?"
What does Brutus decided to do while in the orchard?
In the orchid Brutus meets with his conspirators and plots to kill Julies Caeser on the ides of March.
Why was brutus' decision to march from sardis to philippi wrong?
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What do Brutus and Cassius agree to do with their troops?
March to Philippi
Plains in Greece to which Cassius and brutus march to fight the armies of Antony and octavius?
Philippi
Does Brutus and Cassius meet up with Antony and Octavius at Sardis?
They do not. Cassius wishes to wait for Antony and Octvius to attack them at Sardis, which is well defended. However, Brutus overrules him and insists they march against their enemies at Phillipi instead.
In act 4 scene 3 of the tragedy of Julius Caesar On what plan of action do Cassius and brutus finally agree?
They agree to march to Philippi to meet their enemies
What arguments do Brutus and Cassius make regarding whether they should march to Philippi to fight their enemies?
Act Four Scene 3 Line 194-224 ;)
Who slayed Julius Caesar?
Brutus and Cassius were leaders of a conspiracy and on March 15th (Ides of March) the conspirators were waiting for him at the theater of Pompey. Ceaser was stabbed several times, his final words were "Et tu, Brute!" which translates to "And you, too, Brutus?"
Which city did Brutus and Cassius gather their armies in Julius Caesar?
Brutus and Cassius met to join their armies at Saris, in western Turkey. They had levied 19 legions. Then they crossed into Macedon (northern and north-eastern Greece) and encamped near Philippi. Brutus had levied his troops in Greece and Cassius in the Roman province of Asia, in western Turkey. By 43 BC Cassius had gathered 12 legions and was ready to take on Publicus Cornelius Dolabella, the governor of Syria and a supporter of Marc Antony (who at that time was the leader of the Caesarians, the supporters of Caesar) whom he defeated at Laodicea (modern Latakia in Syria).The senate, which had pitted itself against Marc Antony, made Cassius governor of Syria. Cassius then wanted to march on Egypt. However, with the formation of the Second triumvirate, Brutus asked him for help. Cassius turned west and reached Smyrna, on the west coast of Turkey with most of his forces. Before meeting up at Saris, Cassius and Brutus attacked the allies of the Second Triumvirate in the east. Cassius sacked the Greek island Rhodes. Brutus sacked Lycia, in western Turkey.
Who was assassinated by Brutus and Cassius?
Julius Caesar was assassinated by Brutus and Cassius on March 15, 44 BC. Since that time, March 15 has been known as the "Ides of March."
What are Brutus and Cassius arguing about at the beginning of Act IV scene II in Julius Caesar?
In Act 4 scene 3 of Julius Caesar Brutus and Cassius get into a argument. Brutus instigated the argument when he saw Cassius attempt to steal, feeling the motives for murdering Caesar was misconstrued.
What does Brutus decided to do while in the orchard?
In the orchid Brutus meets with his conspirators and plots to kill Julies Caeser on the ides of March.
What battle plan does Cassius propose?
Cassius wants to wait where they are so that they are nicely rested and fully energized while Antony's troops would come tired. The battle would then be won by them. On the other hand, Brutus feels that they should march to Antony. This is because the people living in that area were only on their side as they were forced to be. Thus, if Antony marched towards them, they would not be able to recruit many people on the way making their army very big and unbeatable. Also, they would be well refreshed. In the end, it was Brutus' plan that was chosen.
