Battle of Tauroento

The Battle of Tauroento was a naval battle fought off the coast of Tauroento during Caesar's Civil War. Following a successful naval battle outside Massilia, the Caesarian fleet commanded by Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus once again came into conflict with the Massiliot fleet and a Pompeian relief fleet led by Quintus Nasidius on 31 July 49 BC. Despite being significantly outnumbered, the Caesarians prevailed and the Siege of Massilia was able to continue leading to the eventual surrender of the city.

Battle of Tauroento
Part of Caesar's Civil War
Date31 July 49 BC
Location
Off Tauroento, Mediterranean Sea
Result Caesarian victory
Belligerents
Caesarians Pompeians
City of Massilia
Commanders and leaders
Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus Lucius Nasidius
Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus
Units involved
Caesarian fleet Pompeian fleet
Massiliot fleet
Strength
Total: 18 ships

Total: 34 ships

  • 17 Pompeian ships
  • 17 Massiliot ships
Casualties and losses
Unknown

Total: 9 ships lost

  • 5 Massiliot ships sunk
  • 4 Massiliot ships captured
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