Battle of Bibracte
Mapa de l'oppidum de Bibracte.

Bataille de Bibracte entre César et les Helvètes en 58 av. J.-C.

La battaglia tra Cesare e gli Elvezi a 25 km sud di Bibracte nel 58 a.C.

extrait de "Recueil d'antiquités dans les Gaules...".

Français : Guerriers celtes gaulois, Ier siècle av JC

Julius Caesar and Divico parley after the battle at the Saône. Historic painting of the 19th century inspired by a scene described by Caesar (original text above)

The Battle of Bibrakte (Pilensalve) 58 BC. Based on the original cartoon by Karl Jauslin in the Internationalen Kriegs- und Friedensmuseum in Lucerne.
Historical Overview
Caesar's first major victory in Gaul against the migrating Helvetii. Roman discipline prevailed over Celtic numerical superiority.
Quick Facts
Roman Republic
- Commander: Julius Caesar
- Strength: ca. 30.000 Mann (6 Legionen)
- Casualties: Moderat
Helvetii
- Commander: Divico
- Strength: ca. 90.000 (davon 25.000 Krieger)
- Casualties: Hoch (ca. 130.000 inkl. Tross)
Strategic Context
Preventing a mass migration of the Helvetii that would have destabilized Roman-influenced territory.
Conflict / War
Gallic War
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