Siege of Apamea
The Siege of Apamea was a failed attempt by the Caesarians near the end of Caesar's Civil War to capture the rebel city of Apamea, Syria Secunda. Lucius Statius Murcus and Quintus Marcius Crispus led the attempt to capture the city, while Equite Quintus Caecilius Bassus led the defence of the city.
| Siege of Apamea | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Caesarians Kingdom of Judea |
Pompeians Parthia Arabs | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Lucius Statius Murcus Quintus Marcius Crispus |
Quintus Caecilius Bassus Deiotarus | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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3 Legions (Approximately 10,000-15,000 men) Jewish Contingent |
1-2 Legions (Approximately 5,000-10,000 men) Slaves, Galatians, Parthians, Jewish opponents of Antipater | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
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