When it comes to the greatest generals in history there is none other than Julius Caesar. Caesar is what comes to mind in most people when the word "Rome" is uttered. While many people know what Caesar is the person who conquered Gaul, they do not know how. The most effective way to learn yourself on Julius Caesar's grueling expedition in Gaul is to read his twelve book war-log, De Bello Gallico. In just the first book of De Bello Gallico Caesar faces many battles with groups of people all over Gaul. Moreover, during these battles, Caesar respected Roman tradition and was able to justify his conflicts in Gaul, not only in his own mind, but also with sufficient information. Caesars De Bello Gallico depicts his first battle, this being a surprise
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Unlike the last battle, the Helvetians were the army to actually initiate the attack, equally important however, Caesar still needed to justify his defense. The reasons for why Caesar was able to defend and attack are much different from the first Helvetian attack. In chapter thirteen Caesar suspects that the Helvetians seek vengeance after Divico, (a Helvetian general), says that if the Romans were to attack the Helvetians again it would result in the destruction of the Roman army. Next in chapter fifteen Caesar sent his cavalry out to follow a suspicious movement by the Helvetians, in this peaceful scouting affair the Helvetians wiped out all four-thousand of the men who encompassed that cavalry, giving Caesar yet another reason to attack, however he still restrained. The Helvetians after this being more confident started to move camp in both chapters 22 and 23, in turn Caesar decided to pursue. Whilst in pursuit Caesar opted to go to the town of Bibracte for grain, and the Helvetians perceived that this move was a retreat; and, in turn, decided to attack. Caesar was completely justified to defend and ultimately attack the Helvetians as Caesar was threatened by a Helvetian general, his cavalry was destroyed by the Helvetian cavalry, and finally Helvetians attacked his army giving him no choice, but to defend his own
Unlike the last battle, the Helvetians were the army to actually initiate the attack, equally important however, Caesar still needed to justify his defense. The reasons for why Caesar was able to defend and attack are much different from the first Helvetian attack. In chapter thirteen Caesar suspects that the Helvetians seek vengeance after Divico, (a Helvetian general), says that if the Romans were to attack the Helvetians again it would result in the destruction of the Roman army. Next in chapter fifteen Caesar sent his cavalry out to follow a suspicious movement by the Helvetians, in this peaceful scouting affair the Helvetians wiped out all four-thousand of the men who encompassed that cavalry, giving Caesar yet another reason to attack, however he still restrained. The Helvetians after this being more confident started to move camp in both chapters 22 and 23, in turn Caesar decided to pursue. Whilst in pursuit Caesar opted to go to the town of Bibracte for grain, and the Helvetians perceived that this move was a retreat; and, in turn, decided to attack. Caesar was completely justified to defend and ultimately attack the Helvetians as Caesar was threatened by a Helvetian general, his cavalry was destroyed by the Helvetian cavalry, and finally Helvetians attacked his army giving him no choice, but to defend his own