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The Siege of Gergovia during Caesar's Gallic War
4:56:37 - 5:02:28 (05:50)
Caesar engages in a game of territory nibbling with the Gauls, but after receiving word that the Edui have switched sides and his supply lines may be compromised, he leaves a smaller force at Gergovia, which ultimately suffers a setback in a battle against the Gauls.
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Caesar's strategy during the Siege of Gergovia involved nibbling on terrain features and building camps, but he was faced with the challenge of having to deal with compromised supplies and a lack of troops.
4:56:37 - 5:00:08 (03:30)
Summary
Caesar's strategy during the Siege of Gergovia involved nibbling on terrain features and building camps, but he was faced with the challenge of having to deal with compromised supplies and a lack of troops. He eventually devised a plan to faint an attack on one side while attacking on the other, leading to victory for his army.
ChapterThe Siege of Gergovia during Caesar's Gallic War
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In 52 BCE, Julius Caesar faces one of the toughest challenges of his life as he tries to suppress a rebellion by Celtic tribes in Gaul.
5:00:08 - 5:02:28 (02:20)
Summary
In 52 BCE, Julius Caesar faces one of the toughest challenges of his life as he tries to suppress a rebellion by Celtic tribes in Gaul. The battles at Gergovia and Vercingetorix's growing military victories tip the scales in the tribe's favor.