Gaius Cassius Longinus vs Totila

Cassius was a leading conspirator in the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar. He recruited Brutus and others, and on the Ides of March, he and the other senators stabbed Caesar to death in the Senate chamber.

After Caesar's assassination, Cassius took command of the eastern provinces, including Syria. He raised a large army and fleet, securing control over the region and preparing for war against the Caesarian faction.

Cassius commanded the Republican left wing at the first battle of Philippi. His forces were defeated by Antony's legions, and Cassius, believing the battle lost, ordered his servant to kill him. He died on the battlefield.

Totila led a successful campaign to reconquer southern Italy from the Byzantines. He captured Naples and other key cities, using a combination of siege tactics and diplomacy. This nearly restored Ostrogothic control over the Italian peninsula.

Totila captured Rome after a long siege, exploiting a night attack. He initially planned to destroy the city but was persuaded to spare it. The capture demonstrated Ostrogothic military capability and weakened Byzantine control.

Totila's Ostrogothic fleet was defeated by the Byzantine navy at the Battle of Sena Gallica. This loss cut off Ostrogothic supply lines and allowed the Byzantines to launch a final campaign under Narses, leading to Totila's downfall.

Totila led the Ostrogothic army against the Byzantine general Narses at Taginae in central Italy. The Ostrogoths were decisively defeated, and Totila was killed in the battle. This defeat marked the end of Ostrogothic resistance in Italy.