Battle of Utica (49 BC)

Battle of Utica
Part of Caesar's Civil War

The first phase of the battle
Date49 BC
Location
Utica, North Africa
37°03′28.6″N 10°03′45.35″E / 37.057944°N 10.0625972°E / 37.057944; 10.0625972
Result Caesarian victory
Belligerents
Caesarians Pompeians
Numidia
Commanders and leaders
Gaius Scribonius Curio
Gaius Caninius Rebilus
Publius Attius Varus
Units involved
Legio XV
Legio XVI
Gallic auxiliary cavalry
3 unknown Optimates' legions
Numidian light infantry and cavalry
Strength
10,000+ (2 legions + 500 Gallic cavalry) 15,000+ (3 legions + unknown number of Numidian allies)
Casualties and losses
100 1,600
Battle of Utica (49 BC) is located in Tunisia
Battle of Utica (49 BC)
Location within modern Tunisia

The Battle of Utica (49 BC) in Caesar's Civil War was fought between Julius Caesar's general Gaius Scribonius Curio and Pompeian legionaries commanded by Publius Attius Varus supported by Numidian cavalry and foot soldiers sent by King Juba I of Numidia. Curio defeated the Pompeians and Numidians and drove Varus back into the town of Utica.