Caesar in Spain: part one - Rome to Ilerda

3d animation describing the events that followed after the capture of Rome by Caesar and the retreat of Pompey in Greece in march 49BC, based on Caesar's own account.
With Italy secured, lacking a fleet to cross the sea and follow his enemy in Greece, Caesar decides to take his army to Spain and attack Pompey's loyal legions located there.
Delayed on the way by the opposition of Masillia, Caesar sends forward his legions into Spain.
In june 49BC he resumes his march and joins his men at Ilerda, Both sides engaged in a 2 months campaign of maneuvering, with Caesar facing attrition and major weather events.
Music made with Filmstro
Narrator: Christian H. Miles ( / christianhmiles )

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