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Caesar's conquest of Gaul and questionable actions
3:35:25 - 3:42:22 (06:57)
Caesar conquers the Belgae tribe in Gaul and proceeds to destroy their leadership and enslave 53,000 of their people to sell them as slaves in Rome. He then claims that Gaul is pacified despite the potential opportunistic reasons for his declaration and the questionable legality of his actions.
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Caesar defeats the Belgae tribe and destroys their leadership, selling 53,000 people into slavery.
3:35:25 - 3:37:46 (02:21)
Summary
Caesar defeats the Belgae tribe and destroys their leadership, selling 53,000 people into slavery. He also conquers a neighboring tribe that was coming to the Belgae’s aid.
ChapterCaesar's conquest of Gaul and questionable actions
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The allegiance of soldiers in the Roman Republic was often swayed by the allure of wealth and power, leading to a dangerous shift in loyalty towards the commanding individual rather than the state.
3:37:46 - 3:39:34 (01:47)
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The allegiance of soldiers in the Roman Republic was often swayed by the allure of wealth and power, leading to a dangerous shift in loyalty towards the commanding individual rather than the state. While parallels can be drawn to modern-day politics, the lack of armies being beholden to a single figure in the United States today is a key difference that must not be overlooked.
ChapterCaesar's conquest of Gaul and questionable actions
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Caesar reported to Rome that the war in Gaul was over after gaining immense success in the region, but some prominent individuals in Rome disagreed with his tactics and illegalities.
3:39:34 - 3:42:22 (02:48)
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Caesar reported to Rome that the war in Gaul was over after gaining immense success in the region, but some prominent individuals in Rome disagreed with his tactics and illegalities. However, victory perseveres as it led to a 15-day thanksgiving celebration in his honor in Rome.