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Burning Bridges and Defying Caesar in Gaul
1:43:12 - 1:52:36 (09:23)
Caesar recorded a massive migration of over 350,000 Gauls from modern-day Switzerland who burnt their possessions and towns before crossing Roman territory. Although it was labelled as a logistical disaster by Caesar, a few modern-day historians compared it to people showing up at Woodstock rock concert in the 60s, where they burnt their bridges to ensure that no one would go back.
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Caesar wrote his account of the Gallic Wars not just to record the events, but also to shape his image and gain support.
1:43:12 - 1:47:41 (04:28)
Summary
Caesar wrote his account of the Gallic Wars not just to record the events, but also to shape his image and gain support. He tailored his language and presentation of events to appeal to Roman audiences, even praising the Roman soldiers to curry favor with the crowd.
ChapterBurning Bridges and Defying Caesar in Gaul
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Julius Caesar outlines the division of Gaul into three parts - Belgae, Aquitaine, and Celts (Gauls) - as he maps out the landscape of the region preceding the Roman conquest.
1:47:42 - 1:50:11 (02:29)
Summary
Julius Caesar outlines the division of Gaul into three parts - Belgae, Aquitaine, and Celts (Gauls) - as he maps out the landscape of the region preceding the Roman conquest. He also suggests that Roman luxury may have softened the natives of the region.
ChapterBurning Bridges and Defying Caesar in Gaul
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Gallic Wars led by Julius Caesar have been often noted for the logistical and strategic challenges it posed.
1:50:11 - 1:52:36 (02:24)
Summary
The Gallic Wars led by Julius Caesar have been often noted for the logistical and strategic challenges it posed. However, modern day historians have compared the migration of 350,000 people to a music festival and suggest that smaller groups may have carried their belongings on their backs for a slower migration process.