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2026-06-04 Europe

The Battle of Alesia (52 BC): Caesar's Greatest Siege Victory

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Posted by Sudhir Devapalan 2026-06-04 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1796 views ] Top

1 It is a Classic.

I am intrigued by just how they had soldiers maneuver around to properly present the best defense against a mobile and had initiative relief force. According to Caesar's Commentaries, they had all sorts of mini pits and caltrops, mines if you will, and those could only be implemented when not under attack, presumably at night. Fascinating sleep scheduling, when to eat, how to go poo.

Posted by swksvolFF 2026-06-04 21:19|| 2026-06-04 21:19|| Front Page Top

2 And if IIRC, according to Caesar, they sent their non-combatants, the women and children, into the area between the city and the palisades to create strife.

Posted by swksvolFF 2026-06-04 21:23|| 2026-06-04 21:23|| Front Page Top

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