Caesar vs. Labienus: The Ultimate Battlefield Strategy The conflict between Julius Caesar and his former ally, Titus Labienus, showcases a dramatic shift in loyalty and military strategy during the late Roman Republic. Labienus was one of Caesar's most trusted generals during the Gallic Wars, but he later defected to the Pompeian side during the civil war. Their confrontation reached a climax at the Battle of Dyrrhachium in 48 BCE. Caesar employed innovative battlefield strategies, including rap