Marcus Antony and Octavian Civil War (1 août 44 av. J.-C. – 12 juill. 30 av. J.-C.)

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After putting down revolts in support of Caesar’s assassins, Octavian (Caesar's heir) and Antony (Caesar's military assistant) ruled as part of a Triumvirate with Lepidus until 36 BC, when they took joint power, splitting the Empire into Octavian’s West and Antony’s East.
Just two years later, Antony went too far when he struck a deal with Cleopatra, his lover, that handed Roman territory in Egypt to her and the son she had borne Caesar during her long affair with the Roman leader. Octavian persuaded the Senate to declare war on Cleopatra, who they blamed for seducing their former hero.
Octavian’s fleet of smaller, faster vessels with more experienced crews devastated Antony’s ships and his army surrendered without doing battle.

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