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Sextus Pompey's Strategy

Came across a quote by Appian regarding Sextus Pompey "stricken with mental aberration, he never pursued an aggressive policy against his foes, although fortune offered him many opportunities; he only defended himself." It got me thinking about Pompey's strategy and what he could have done different. Could Pompey have won the war against Octavian had he been more aggressive? For a time he had Rome at his mercy by cutting its grain supply but decided instead to try the diplomatic route. Was this a mistake?
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