Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Political tensions between Caesar and Pompey have escalated into open civil war. Caesar's defiance of the Senate by crossing the Rubicon in 49 BCE, initiating the civil war, forced Pompey and his allies to flee Italy. Ultimately, the two armies clashed on the plains of Pharsalus, setting the stage for this pivotal confrontation. Watch as two teams revisit this historical battle in this live kriegsspiel game.
Political tensions between Caesar and Pompey have escalated into open civil war. Caesar's defiance of the Senate by crossing the Rubicon in 49 BCE, initiating the civil war, forced Pompey and his allies to flee Italy. Ultimately, the two armies clashed on the plains of Pharsalus, setting the stage for this pivotal confrontation. Watch as two teams revisit this historical battle in this live kriegsspiel game.
