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Gallic Wars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1195 words) |
 | Map of Gaul circa 58 BC The Gallic Wars were a series of wars fought between the Romans and the people of Gaul during the mid-first century BC, culminating in the Battle of Alesia in 52 BC which resulted in the expansion of the Roman Republic across Gaul. |
| The Gallic Wars can be divided roughly into three phases, characterised by repeated Roman interventions in intra-Gallic conflicts (58 BC-57 BC); punitive expeditions against anti-Roman forces (56 BC-55 BC); and consolidation (54 BC-51 BC), when the Romans fought repeated Gallic uprisings and rebellions. |
| Gallic warriors were ferocious opponents and were much admired for this by the Romans (see the Dying Gaul), but they lacked discipline in the field. |
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