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Maxentius had partially destroyed the Milvian Bridge, in order to slow Constantine's approach. So he constructed a pontoon bridge in order to cross the Tiber with his army. He could use it to retreat back to Rome, should the need arise.

Legionary: What if Constantine's army follows us?

Maxentius: You pull that pin and the whole thing falls. Ingenious, no?

Legionary: More like dangerous.

The two armies, fairly evenly matched with about one hundred thousand men each, met beyond the Tiber river.

The battle began!

Constantine: CHARGE!

Maxentius: CHAAaaARG!