IMPERIUM ROMANUM

Demographic depression after the Second Punic War led to the crisis in the Roman army. The policy of constant aggression carried out by the Senate and wars on many fronts required keeping lots of soldiers, which, with a drop in the number of recruits, was very difficult. This situation forced the Senate to prolong the mandatory period of military service. Such a step, in turn, affected the morale of legionnaires who, according to the law, should return to their estates or family farms acquired in the war. Exhaustion with constant fights and war campaigns was clear.

Gnaeus Pompeius (called “the Great”) was born on 29 September 106 BCE as Gnaeus Pompeius. He received his nickname Magnus (“Great”) from the contemporaries because of his great political and military successes and his services to Rome. Roman commander and politician. son of Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo.

Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius)) was born on 14 January 83 BCE in Rome. An excellent Roman commander, and at the same time a brilliant politician. He was the son of Marcus Antonius Creticus and Julia, Caesar’s close relative. His grandfather was Marcus Antonius Orator, who was one of the best Roman speakers of his time.