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Different Views on Caesar's Military Endeavors in Gaul
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Cassius Dio and other historians offer alternative interpretations of Caesar's motives and actions in his military campaigns in Gaul, including portraying the Roman soldiers as reluctant pawns in Caesar's career ambitions rather than fearless warriors ready for battle.
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