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Q&A: How important was Agrippa at Actium?

Agrippa's efficiency as a general and naval commander made him the chief military instrument behind Octavian's victory at Actium.

Question

How important was Agrippa to the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra's fleet at Actium?

Short answer

Agrippa was the ferocious and highly efficient commander to whom Octavian entrusted much of the fighting.

Notes

Marcus 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.