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| rdfs:comment | - The Gallic Wars were a series of conflicts between the Roman Republic and Gaul. During this time, Gaius Julius Caesar was a general, who would later go on to be the dictator of Rome. The Siege of Alesia was a major conflict during the wars, in 52 BC.
- Although Caesar portrayed this invasion as being a preemptive and defensive action, most historians agree that the wars were fought primarily to boost Caesar's political career and to pay off his massive debts. Still, Gaul was of significant military importance to the Romans, as these had been attacked several times by native tribes both indigenous to Gaul and farther to the north. Conquering Gaul allowed Rome to secure the natural border of the river Rhine.
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| Territory | - Roman Republic annexes Gaul
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| Caption | - "Vercingetorix Throws Down His Arms at the Feet of Julius Caesar", 1899, by Lionel Noel Royer
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| Casualties | - 10000
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- about 1,000,000 according to Caesar which mainly includes civilians killed.
Modern estimates at least hundreds of thousands.
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| Place | - Gaul, Germania and Britannia
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| abstract | - Although Caesar portrayed this invasion as being a preemptive and defensive action, most historians agree that the wars were fought primarily to boost Caesar's political career and to pay off his massive debts. Still, Gaul was of significant military importance to the Romans, as these had been attacked several times by native tribes both indigenous to Gaul and farther to the north. Conquering Gaul allowed Rome to secure the natural border of the river Rhine. The Gallic Wars are described by Julius Caesar in his book Commentarii de Bello Gallico, which is the most important historical source regarding the conflict.
- The Gallic Wars were a series of conflicts between the Roman Republic and Gaul. During this time, Gaius Julius Caesar was a general, who would later go on to be the dictator of Rome. The Siege of Alesia was a major conflict during the wars, in 52 BC.
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