As they were outnumbered , Norbanus and Saxa occupied a position near Philippi which prevented the republicans from advancing any further .
In the neighborhood of Philippi , Norbanus and Saxa met the combined advancing troops of Cassius and Brutus .
As troops were outnumbered , Norbanus and Saxa occupied a position near Philippi which prevented the republicans from advancing any further .
In the neighborhood of Philippi , Norbanus and Saxa met the combined advancing troops of Cassius and Brutus .