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The 10th legion is the true MVP of this series.

"The veterans of the 10th Legion were in their 40s and 50s"

The story of Caesar and Labienus was almost a Shakespearean tragedy, yet so often overlooked. Nowadays most people refer to Mark Antony as Caesar's close friend, or even Brutus, but I think none of them ever reached Labienus' status. Likely, had he stayed loyal to Caesar, he would've been Caesar's political heir. They knew each other for a long time. They were of the same age, close friends, and stalwart political allies. Despite being qualified to receive provinces of his own, Labienus agreed to accompany Caesar as his lieutenant when Caesar became governor of Cisalpine Gaul, llyricum, and Transalpine Gaul. For a whole decade, they conquered Gaul together. Nobody knew for sure the true reason why Labienus turned against Caesar. Perhaps his cause was altruistic and he chose to stay loyal to the idea of the Republic, or maybe he resented that he would never receive the credit he thought he deserved if he kept on serving under Caesar despite being a general of the same caliber. From the bits and pieces of history gathered, it seemed that the two men held sentiments for each other still even after they became enemies. When Labienus left, he could've brought Caesar's legions with him, but he didn't. When Caesar learned of his friend's defection, Caesar sent his belongings to him. Over the course of the civil war, Caesar would extend many olive branches which Labienus refused. Labienus knew Caesar too well, and the knowledge likely played a large role in his initial victory. After the battle of Munda, Caesar sent his soldiers to search the battlefield for Labienus' body, then buried his old friend with full honors on a field outside of Munda. Despite being the victor, Caesar died only a year later after Labienus. It's really sad to think about.

Pompeiians: “Ha! We have you outnumbered!”

When Caesar's men disobeyed orders and charged, and Caesar decided to charge with them... Wow. What an incredible leader.

What’s better than a video about Caesar ?

History channel:

"Caesar, in Spain the enemy are 70,000. You've had full control of Rome for years. How about THIS time bring more troops?"

That single veteran Legionary who took on a war elephant by himself.

It's astonishing how fast the Romans could build and dismantle their camps.

Freshman: "BUT THEY'RE UP ON THE HILL AND WE ARE OUTNUMBERED, HOW THE MARS WE CAN WIN THIS?"

just have to love his reverse psychology, "its ok lads, I don't need you to win this war, you just go home" :)

1 hour and 37 minutes of Caeser dabbing on everyone

From an outcast patrician of a once glorious family to being on a proscription list to being captured by pirates to conquering Gaul to being demonized by his own allies to becoming the first Roman Dictator for life. The life this man had is truly mindblowing, and he is the most inspiring person i could think of. Unbelievable character. If his life was out of a movie people would say that the story is too unrealistic.

The centurion that had over 200 holes in his shield from arrows, Caesar awarded him the same amount of Roman copper coins as holes.

Finally Pharsalus

An hour and a half of this?

Pompeian guard:

Julius Caesar had one of the most creative mindsets. But also clever, insightful and thoughtful. Always forward-looking, very bright and sharp.