Battle of Alexandria (30 BC)

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Battle of Alexandria
Part of the final war of the Roman Republic
Date July 31, 30 BC Location Result minor Antony victory
Combatants
Marc Antony's forces	Octavian's forces
Commanders
Marc Antony	Octavian, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa
Strength
5,300	6,000
Casualties
800-900	400

The Battle of Alexandria was fought on July 31, 30 BC between the forces of Octavian and Marc Antony during the final war of the Roman Republic. Although Antony's side was plagued by desertions, he still managed to narrowly win the battle. The desertions continued, however, and, in early August, Octavian launched a second, ultimately successful, invasion of Egypt.