Alledgedly at Cleopatra's request, Antony launched his fleet, consisting of some 220 heavy craft, at the forces of Octavian, whose 260 lighter vessels had greater maneuverability.
Alledgedly at Cleopatra's request, Antony launched his fleet, consisting of some 220 heavy craft, at the forces of Octavian, whose 260 lighter vessels had greater maneuverability. The alarmed Cleopatra withdrew the Egyptian contingent of ships, thus causing Antony's remaining forces to be annihilated. FTP, name this decisive naval battle that occurred in 31 BC, the ultimate struggle for control of the Roman Empire between Antony and Octavian.
Alledgedly at Cleopatra's request, Antony launched his fleet, consisting of some 220 heavy craft, at the forces of Octavian, whose 260 lighter vessels had greater maneuverability.
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