The Battle of Philippi (42 BC)

In 42 BC at Philippi, Octavian and Antony defeated Caesar’s assassins. After the victory the allies divided their spheres of influence, and Antony became ruler of the East. Soon they became rivals. There were two engagements, about three weeks apart. Cassius committed suicide after the first, Brutus after the second. Antony took the East, while Octavian took charge of the West and the settling of veterans.