Table of Contents

Introduction
A Clash of Cultures
Chronology

Opposing Commanders
Vercingetorix
Caesar

Opposing Armies
Vercingetorix’s Army
Caesar’s Army

Opposing Plans
Vercingetorix’s Plan
Caesar’s Plan

The Campaign
The Siege of Avaricum
A Close-Run Thing: Gergovia
Noviodunum
The Final Act: Alesia

Aftermath
Counting the Cost
Vercingetorix’s Legacy

The Battlefield Today
Alesia Alternatives
A Parallel in History

Glossary and Abbreviations
Bibliography
Index

Promotional Information

52 BC is the key year of the Gallic Revolt, with the near-disastrous Roman defeat at Gergovia followed by the climactic victory over the Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix at Alesia.

About the Author

Dr Nic Fields started his career as a biochemist before joining the Royal Marines. Having left the military, he went back to University and completed a BA and PhD in Ancient History at the University of Newcastle. He was Assistant Director at the British School at Athens, Greece, and then a lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. Nic is now a freelance author and researcher based in south-west France. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

Reviews

"A great summary of an epic battle...This 96-page paperback profiles the opposing commanders, their armies and strategies before recounting the campaign and its aftermath. This book is extensively illustrated with drawings, maps, photographs and superb artwork created by Peter Dennis." --Toy Soldier and Model Figure magazine "...outlines the most famous of all Caesar's campaigns: a battle that has a good amount of archaeological study behind it. It documents the end of one of the most serious resistances to his conquests: one which would change the face of Celtic control forever, and it adds color maps and illustrations throughout. The result is a powerful pick recommended for any military history collection." --James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review (October 2014)
"A great summary of an epic battle...This 96-page paperback profiles the opposing commanders, their armies and strategies before recounting the campaign and its aftermath. This book is extensively illustrated with drawings, maps, photographs and superb artwork created by Peter Dennis." --Toy Soldier and Model Figure magazine "...outlines the most famous of all Caesar's campaigns: a battle that has a good amount of archaeological study behind it. It documents the end of one of the most serious resistances to his conquests: one which would change the face of Celtic control forever, and it adds color maps and illustrations throughout. The result is a powerful pick recommended for any military history collection." --James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review (October 2014)