The struggle in Spain was protracted for several months, but the decisive battle was fought at MUNDA, 17 March, 45, on the Guadalquivir, near Cordova.

The forces were well matched.

The advantage in position was on the side of the enemy.

The battle was stubbornly fought, most of it hand to hand, with short swords.

So equal was the struggle, so doubtful at one time the issue, that Caesar himself sprang from his horse, seized a standard, and rallied a wavering legion.