The Battle of the Asio River took place in March of 82 BC during the context of Sulla's Second Civil War.

The battle pitted the Optimates under the command of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius and Pompey against the Populares forces commanded by Gaius Carrinas.

This battle marked the start of this phase in the civil war and resulted in an Optimate victory.

As this was happening, the Optimate cavalry commanded by Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus attacked the retreating Populares forces inflicting heavy casualties.

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