How important was Agrippa to the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra's fleet at Actium?
Short answerAgrippa was the ferocious and highly efficient commander to whom Octavian entrusted much of the fighting.
NotesMarcus Vipsanius Agrippa directed much of Octavian's fighting. His efficiency as both general and naval commander made him central to the campaign against Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Octavian relied on a capable and ferocious subordinate to conduct much of the fighting.