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WI: Caesar was captured by Titus Labienus at the Battle of Ruspina
In late 46 B.C. Caesar set out with a small preliminary expeditionary force of 15,000 men to Africa. When in Africa, Caesar was met by a Pompeian force of 30,000 men under the command of Titus Labienus. This battle would be known as the battle of Ruspina and would be a very close call for Caesar. Caesar and his army at one point during the battle “were surrounded by a larger more mobile force – in echo of Rome’s terrible defeat at Cannae.” Caesar only after a hard struggle was able to finally breakout and scatters the enemy forces.
So my what if is, what would have happened if Caesar’s force was destroyed and he was taken captive. Since Pompey is already dead would Cato the younger, Titus Labienus or Metellus Scipio become the new master of Rome? Would the republic have been restored?
Source: Roman Battle Tactics 109BC-AD 313 (Osprey)