The Battle of Alesia was a hard-fought battle between Caesar and the Gallic tribes, resulting in massive slaughter and the surrender of Gallic leader Vercingetorix. The exact number of casualties is unknown but estimates suggest that the Celts lost many more than the Romans.
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.
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The encounter between Caesar and Vercingetorix involves sieges, skirmishes, and the attempt to relieve sieges for various political reasons. The strategy involved a scorched earth type deal where Vercingetorix emphasized destroying everything to prevent the Romans from obtaining forage and supplies.
Classicist Michael M. Sage explains how Vercingetorix was able to organize and lead a rebellion made up of different Gallic tribes against the Romans after being exiled from his home city.
Caesar defeats the Belgae tribe and destroys their leadership, selling 53,000 people into slavery. He also conquers a neighboring tribe that was coming to the Belgae’s aid.