Octavian treated commanders, ships, manpower, supplies, and political messaging as parts of one campaign. He delegated battle command but chose the people and material that would execute his strategy. Antony might have had a better chance by moving before Octavian leaked Antony's will and the planned second Donations, rallied the Senate, completed his preparations, and raised more troops. By waiting, he allowed an opponent skilled at long-term organization to align more resources against him.
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Octavian plans while Antony delays
Octavian used the delay to select commanders, assemble ships, raise troops, organize supplies, and turn Antony's will and planned second Donations against him.