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Wing — OCR GCSE Ancient History Definition | GradeGen

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GCSE History · key term

Wing

Definition

The left or right section of a military formation, as distinct from its centre.

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OCR GCSE Ancient History · J198

Paper 2

In Plutarch’s arrangement, Antony commanded his right wing, Publicola his left, and Marcus Octavius and Marcus Insteius the centre. Opposite them, Agrippa commanded Octavian’s left wing, while Octavian took the right. Cleopatra’s 60 ships were positioned behind Antony’s larger warships.
Revise: The Course and Interpretation of the Battle of Actium

OCR Ancient History past papers

Exam tips

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Attribute disputed details. Plutarch places Agrippa on Octavian’s left wing; Velleius gives him command of the whole fleet. Do not merge these into one supposedly certain account.

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