Siege of Alesia (52 BC)

Caesar's double-walled siege ends Vercingetorix's revolt and completes the conquest of Gaul.

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year

52 BC

Core Principles & Analysis

• Caesar built a double ring of fortifications, besieging Vercingetorix while blocking a relief army.
• Vercingetorix surrendered after the Gallic relief assault failed.
• The victory completed the Roman conquest of Gaul.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Siege of Alesia