The Roman conquest of Gaul begins with the Helvetii migration

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In short: Discover the opening movements of Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars. This documentary examines the strategic clashes between Roman legions and the migrating tribes of the Helvetii and Boii.

This episode details the early campaigns of the Roman general Gaius Julius Caesar. It focuses on the conflict involving the Helvetii and their allies, the Boii, specifically tracing the military engagements at the battles of Arar and Bibracte.

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