Caesar's military activities? (1 Viewer)

[s1mplykat]

can anyone help inform me on
-Caesars military activites in Gaul, Germany and Britan???

it would be really appriciated!

 

[Lori.]

The gallic wars were Caesars most famous military campaigns.
We basically just need to argue that he was an outstanding general, because of his ability to win even if he was outnumbered, the terrain was against him, etc.

If you're asked to assess his accomplishments as a general, you can mention Plutarch, who wrote something along the lines of "he conquered 800 cities, killed 1 million people and enslaved another 1 million" ['Life of Caesar'] and Caesars own "Le bello gallico", which, although highly biast, explains the wars from his view.
If you want to mention any part of his campaign in particular, maybe the fight against versongetrix would be a good example. Just remember that you dont have to know every little detail about his campaigns in gaul.

Hope that helped somewhat, I know this is very delayed.

 

[Forbidden.]

The Roman army were able to conquer half the world with their superior wepaonry developed by the roman scientists ..

Take the spear for example,
if you threw a spear at the enemy, chances are the ycan throw it back at you.

The Romans created a "one-use" only spear, upon a hit, the spearhead separates loosely from the spear, making it useless when thrown back.

 

[Lori.]

Only that it surely wasnt roman 'scientists' who developed them - if they really did have them within our time-period.

 

[launcher169]

The major source that you would have to use for this time period is Caesar's own account of the Gallic Wars. You would also have to moderate the inherent bias with accounts from Plutarch, etc

But what actually happened was that Caesar moved into the original roman territories (pre gallic wars). There was a threat to the Roman province, and he intervened. This lead to a chain reaction, leading to a general invasion of Gaul. Once Caesar conquered most of Gaul, he decided to invade Britain. After some general sucesses, the costs of the invasion was too much for Caesar, and he pulled out.

Also, one more thing was the general uprising again Caesar in Gaul, lead by Vercengatorix (Sp?) which brought in virutually all of the Gallic Tribes (even tribes that had been very close allies with Rome) By strategic brilliance, Caesar was able to defeat the core of the gallic army, while defending himself from the larger reinforcement.

After this battle (i think it is Alesia) Caesar established the Roman Province of Gaul

 

[sweetadanchoc]

Caesar's military abilities, throughout his entire career is unquestionable, so it is not a matter of arguing whether or not he was successful, as we already know this answer, it is quite obvious. Of the Gallic wars it would b wiser to talk about his methods of enfranchisement, "iron fist with the velvet glove"... His incursion to Britain is of no significance with military respect, rather it developed trade routes and expansion of the empire possibilities... Caesar as a general is not questioned, particularly against the Gauls, they are no formibidable enemy as they are not as well trained, and the odds not favouring Caesar means nothing as he was at an advantage with trained men. The only battle you can talk about realli is the battle of Alesia and Vercingetorix... Other than this Caesar's military achievements are more highlighted in his battles against Pompey, where he was outnumbered with troops that were of equal ability to his. This demonstrates his ability as a general... This shows his brilliance... Many will try to talk alot about military in Gaul... the better idea and the one that is more interesting and demonstrates a deeper understanding is a discussion as to why Caesar went to Gaul and what he gained from going there... In a military frame of mind, Caesar should never have lost a battle, he always had superior forces (that is far better trained and also trained to fight together).....

Think about it a lil more dan da obvious

 

[BOSS"06"]

hey hows it goin, my 1st time posting a thread on this site *feels sexy"
well anway i have an assesment for this exact question due in like a week, could any of u please help by finding some information, quotes or ur own 2 cents about the causes, course and outcomes of the GALLIC wars includng Britain and Germany.
it would be a major help, thanks a lot

 

[ari89]

hey hows it goin, my 1st time posting a thread on this site *feels sexy"
well anway i have an assesment for this exact question due in like a week, could any of u please help by finding some information, quotes or ur own 2 cents about the causes, course and outcomes of the GALLIC wars includng Britain and Germany.
it would be a major help, thanks a lot

After Caesar’s consulship of 59, in 58 he became governor of Gaul and took command of Cisalpine Gaul and Illyricum for a period of 5 years. By taking up these areas he was provided with: soldiers since the Po valley was a good recruiting ground for troops. He also gained clients by proposing full citizenship to them. By being stationed in Cisalpine Gaul, the close proximity allowed Caesar to be close and able to keep a close eye on the events happening in Rome. In Transalpine Gaul Caesar was given the opportunity to win military glory and extent the influence of Rome because of the disturbances among the Gaul’s. Invading Transalpine Gaul also provided Caesar with great wealth that he would need to finance his future career....