Gallic Wars
Caesar's conquest of Gaul (58-50 BCE), his Rhine crossings and landings in Britain, and the revolt of Vercingetorix.
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- 58 BCEGallic Wars
Caesar conquers Gaul between 58 and 50 BCE, starting by blocking the Helvetii's migration. Modern historians consider his own casualty figures, such as 430,000 Germani killed, to be exaggerated.
- 55 BCECaesar bridges the Rhine and lands in Britain
In 55 BCE Caesar crosses the Rhine on a bridge built in ten days, then sails for Britain, setting out after midnight on 23 August. He lands again in 54 BCE.
- September 52 BCEVercingetorix surrenders at Alesia
In September 52 BCE Caesar besieges the Gallic leader Vercingetorix at Alesia. After the relief army fails and disperses, Vercingetorix surrenders. He is paraded in Caesar's triumph and executed in 46.