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Caesar in Gaul

Caesar in Gaul. 58-50 BC. Overview. Caesar’s exploits in Gaul gave him particular advantages Cisalpine Gaul Good recruiting ground for troops Future source of strength Close proximity to Rome allowed Caesar to maintain close contact with the capital Transalpine Gaul

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Caesar in Gaul

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  1. Caesar in Gaul 58-50 BC

  2. Overview • Caesar’s exploits in Gaul gave him particular advantages • Cisalpine Gaul • Good recruiting ground for troops • Future source of strength • Close proximity to Rome allowed Caesar to maintain close contact with the capital • Transalpine Gaul • Military glory and extend Rome’s influence • Acquire great wealth – needed for future career

  3. Map of Caesar’s Campaigns in Gaul • 58-56 BC – Defeat of the Helvetti and Suebi • 55-54 BC – Crossing of the Rhine and invasion of Britain • 54-51 BC – Eburones’ attack and cause issues for Caesar.Roman victory at the battle of Alesiaagainst Arveni tribes.

  4. Importance of his conquest of Gaul

  5. Why success? • Lack of unity, discipline and determination among the Gauls; • German cavalry employed by Caesar during the great revolt led by Vercingetorix • Caesar’s genius in military tactics and strategy, swift action and superb leadership • Leniency shown by Caesar in his organisation of Gaul

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