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Battle of Bibracte
-58 • Burgund Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
Caesar's first major victory in Gaul against the migrating Helvetii. Roman discipline prevailed over Celtic numerical superiority.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Roman victory; forced return of the Helvetii.
Roman Republic
- Commander: Julius Caesar
- Strength: ca. 30.000 Mann (6 Legionen)
- Casualties: Moderat
Helvetii
- Commander: Divico
- Strength: ca. 90.000 (davon 25.000 Krieger)
- Casualties: Hoch (ca. 130.000 inkl. Tross)
Strategic Context
Preventing a mass migration of the Helvetii that would have destabilized Roman-influenced territory.
Conflict / War
Gallic War
Decisive Roman victory; forced return of the Helvetii.
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