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Julius Caesar's Battle Tactics
5:43:06 - 5:49:22 (06:16)
Julius Caesar strategically sends his troops to fight against 60,000 hand-picked tribal warriors and launches a surprise attack against the weak part of the Roman fortification, leading to the complete turn of the tide in battle.
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In the epic Battle of Alesia, Julius Caesar must face a combined army of 90,000 Gauls led by the noble Vercingetorix, forcing him to split his forces and defenses while dealing with a second assault from the remaining Gallic troops.
5:43:06 - 5:46:16 (03:10)
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In the epic Battle of Alesia, Julius Caesar must face a combined army of 90,000 Gauls led by the noble Vercingetorix, forcing him to split his forces and defenses while dealing with a second assault from the remaining Gallic troops. Caesar shows his tactical genius by managing to control his reserves while adjusting troop movements accordingly, ultimately gaining a decisive victory between September 52 to October 52 BCE.
ChapterJulius Caesar's Battle Tactics
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Julius Caesar arrives at the Battle of Alesia wearing his signature red cloak and turns the tide of the battle with reinforcements, causing both sides to fight harder.
5:46:16 - 5:49:22 (03:05)
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Julius Caesar arrives at the Battle of Alesia wearing his signature red cloak and turns the tide of the battle with reinforcements, causing both sides to fight harder. The battle is described as a murderous, bloody game with cheers coming from the battle lines of people who are not involved in the fighting.