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Jul 19, 2017 · Bibracte was the first great battle of Caesar’s military career. Caesar sent away his horse – a signal to his troops that he would stand with them. Then, rather than use the high ground for a defensive stand, he moved forward against the Helvetii.
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The military campaigns of Julius Caesar were a series of wars that reshaped the political landscape of the Roman Republic, expanded its territories, and ultimately paved the way for the transition from republic to empire. The wars constituted both the Gallic Wars (58 BC–51 BC) and Caesar's civil war (49 BC–45 BC).
Dec 12, 2023 · Julius Caesar's military campaigns in Gaul, also known as the Gallic Wars, were a series of battles and strategic maneuvers that cemented his reputation as a skilled and ambitious leader. Caesar's first campaign in Gaul began in 58 BC, when he was appointed as proconsul (governor) of the region by the Roman Senate.
A superb general and politician, Julius Caesar (c.100 BC – 44 BC / Reigned 46 – 44 BC) changed the course of Roman history. Although he did not rule for long, he gave Rome fresh hope and a ...
Jul 7, 2019 · Caesar gave the Gallic warriors credit for their bravery, and their cavalry provided effective shock troops in battle. The Gauls, however, lacked the strong corporate identity of the Romans, and they relied heavily on the prowess of individuals, swinging long swords in a frontal charge.
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Apr 28, 2011 · At the Battle of Alesia, in 52 BCE, Caesar defeated the Gallic leader Vercingetorix and completed the conquest of Gaul. He was now effectively the sovereign of the province of Gaul with all the attendant wealth at his disposal. Back in Rome, however, The First Triumvirate had disintegrated.
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Gaius Julius Caesar [a] (12 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. A member of the First Triumvirate, Caesar led the Roman armies in the Gallic Wars before defeating his political rival Pompey in a civil war, and subsequently became dictator from 49 BC until his assassination in 44 BC.
