Caesar’s lust for political influence after joining his triumvirate led him to become governor of Gaul to gain power both military and financial. His campaign to squash Gallic rebellion from 58 to 53 B.C. was unequivocally successful, but in 53 B.C, the Gauls combined under the chieftain of the Arverni tribe, Vercingetorix. Under his leadership they became a force to be reckoned with. Vercingetorix transitioned the tribes from unorganized petty revolts to an organized military force.
This fairly fast transition caught Caesar and his army off guard. Vercingetorix’s first attack was on Cenabum, where he murdered the Roman population and gained control of a major Roman grain supply. Upon hearing of this course of action, Caesar recaptured
This fairly fast transition caught Caesar and his army off guard. Vercingetorix’s first attack was on Cenabum, where he murdered the Roman population and gained control of a major Roman grain supply. Upon hearing of this course of action, Caesar recaptured