Helvetian campaign of 58 BC
Definition
In 58 BC, Julius Caesar led a military campaign against the Helvetians, a Celtic tribe in modern-day Switzerland. This campaign aimed to prevent the Helvetians from migrating and invading Gaul.
Related terms
Conquest of Belgae: The conquest of Belgae refers to Julius Caesar's military campaign in 57 BC aimed at subduing several tribes located in northern Gaul who resisted Roman rule.
Battle of Alesia: The Battle of Alesia took place in 52 BC during the Gallic Wars. It was a decisive victory for Julius Caesar over the combined forces of Gallic tribes led by Vercingetorix.
Gallic Wars: The Gallic Wars were a series of military campaigns fought between Julius Caesar's Roman forces and various Celtic tribes in Gaul (modern-day France) from 58 to 50 BC.
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AP Latin - 4.2 Book IV: 55 B.C Chapters 26-28
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