Chapter
Caesar's Conquest of Gaul
4:09:54 - 4:19:41 (09:47)
Caesar's divide and conquer strategy in Gaul was successful until he faced a growing sense of his power and control, which led to rebellion by previously friendly tribes against him. The Roman conquest led to a decline in material culture in the region, and Caesar used brutal tactics, such as having a Gallic leader flogged to death and beheaded, to quell resistance and maintain control.
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This episode discusses how having a choice to submit or die makes the Gallic holocaust different from the victims of the second world war holocaust.
4:09:54 - 4:13:48 (03:54)
Summary
This episode discusses how having a choice to submit or die makes the Gallic holocaust different from the victims of the second world war holocaust. It highlights how Caesar used a counter-insurgency strategy, quelling the spirit of the population, to wipe out the Celtic culture and galvanize the Roman hold on Gaul.
ChapterCaesar's Conquest of Gaul
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In this episode, the History of Rome podcast discusses how the Celtic people of southern and central Gaul turned against Caesar, realizing that his presence had changed things, and united to fight for their freedom.
4:13:48 - 4:19:41 (05:52)
Summary
In this episode, the History of Rome podcast discusses how the Celtic people of southern and central Gaul turned against Caesar, realizing that his presence had changed things, and united to fight for their freedom.