Apr 2, 2020 · Avaricum was not the only instance of slaughter-by-Romans. Generally, conquered folk were part of the war booty and were enslaved, but there were multiple instances of …

Nov 20, 2024 · 25. Conquest of Avaricum 26. Siege of Gergovia (X) 27. Setback against the Lingones? (X) (Plut. Caes. 26) 28. Battle of Vingeanne 29. Battle of Alesia 30. Conquest of …

Apr 2, 2014 · Julius Caesar's sack of Avaricum would qualify. When the Romans breached the walls of Avaricum, either because they were seeking revenge for the murder of Roman …

Mar 24, 2025 · The Persian general, who is called ‘the barbarian’ by George, has usually been identified as Shahrbaraz, it being assumed that there is a play on words (Sarbaros, the …

May 31, 2016 · If Avaricum did not fall then Caesar would not have been able to advance to Alesia much less capture it. He also made excellent work of siege lines at Dyrrhachium, …

Apr 30, 2014 · Some were intentionally slaughtered, such as during the sack of Avaricum, others would have been collateral damage and the result of being caught between two warring …

Apr 3, 2016 · When this failed he switched to an attrition war where he burned towns and grains, harassed the Romans and began a massive retreat to the north east. He also tried to defend …

Mar 21, 2009 · Caesar's brilliant sieges of or at Alesia, Avaricum, Uxelledorum, Alexandria, and even Gergovia and Dyracchium are every bit as impressive as Alexander's siege of Tyre, and …

Fabius, Lucius - Fabius was a centurion of the VIII Legion, who won a measure of fame for being the first Roman soldier to mount the ramparts of Avaricum, along with three of his legionaries. …

Jan 18, 2025 · When Caesar had reduced Vellaunodunum, Cenabum, and Noviodunum in quick succession, the Gallic chieftain realized that he could not fight Caesar on equal terms and so …