Alesia

September 52 BC Strategic Context Julius Caesar considers Gaul secure until it revolts under the leadership of Vercingetorix an Arverni chieftain Vercingetorix does not rely on an impulsive barbarian offensive strategy as Caesar expects Instead the Gauls do not allow a decisive battle to take place for fear it will be a decisive defeat and fight a partisan war by retreating and destroying everything behind them Caesar grows impatient especially after the failed assault against the fortress of Gergovia and the inconclusive skirmish at the Vingeanne Vercingetorix retires to Alesia and Caesar follows it appears Vercingetorix pressured by his allies is finally giving battle

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