Battle of Alesia (55 BC)

Battle of Alesia (Roman Republic vs Gallic confederation) took place in 55 BC during Gallic War.

Battle facts

Year: 55 BC
Era: Classical
Conflict: Gallic War
Side A: Roman Republic
Side B: Gallic confederation
Commanders (A): Julius Caesar, Titus Labienus, Mark Antony, Gaius Trebonius, Decimus Brutus
Commanders (B): Vercingetorix, Vercassivellaunos, Sedullos, Commius, Mediomatrici
Casualties: approx. 12,800 killed and wounded290,000 (Caesar, exaggerated)
Coordinates: 47.537°, 4.500°