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The Battle of Alesia
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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.
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