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Upon hearing that neither Antonius nor Octavian had an army big enough to defend Rome, Brutus rallied his troops, which totaled about 17 legions.

When Octavian heard that Brutus was on his way to Rome, he made peace with Antonius.

Their armies, which together totaled about 19 legions, marched to meet Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus.

The two sides met in two engagements known as the Battle of Philippi.

The first was fought on October 3, 42 BC, in which Brutus defeated Octavian's forces, although Cassius was defeated by Antonius ' forces.

The second engagement was fought on October 23, 42 BC and ended in Brutus ' defeat.