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Caesar in Gaul 58-50 BC Overview Caesar’s exploits in Gaul gave him particular advantages Cisalpine Gaul Good recruiting ground for troops Future source of strength Close proximity to Rome allowed Caesar to maintain close contact with the capital Transalpine Gaul Military glory and extend Rome’s influence Acquire great wealth – needed for future career Map of Caesar’s Campaigns in Gaul • 58-56 BC – Defeat of the Helvetti and Suebi • 55-54 BC – Crossing of the Rhine and invasion of Britain • 54-51 BC – Eburones’ attack and cause issues for Caesar. Roman victory at the battle of Alesia against Arveni tribes. Importance of his conquest of Gaul For Caesar For Romans For Gauls He built up a great military reputation to equal that of Pompey. Increased Rome’s strength by adding an area twice the size of Italy, with greater population than Spain and offering vast resources. Promised future peace and protection from the Germans. Provided him with wealth needed to buy political supporters in Rome. He had support from Gaul during the coming Civil War. Rome no longer limited to Mediterranean. Opened the land of the Gauls to Roman civilisation. Why success? Lack of unity, discipline and determination among the Gauls; German cavalry employed by Caesar during the great revolt led by Vercingetorix Caesar’s genius in military tactics and strategy, swift action and superb leadership Leniency shown by Caesar in his organisation of Gaul