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The Battle of Alesia
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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.
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