Siege of Avaricum (51 BC)

Siege of Avaricum (Roman Republic & Caesar's army & Rome's Gallic allies & Aedui & Boii vs Vercingetorix's coalition) took place in 51 BC during Gallic War.

Battle facts

• Year: 51 BC
• Date: -0051-04-0
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Gallic War
• Side A: Roman Republic, Caesar's army, Rome's Gallic allies, Aedui, Boii
• Side B: Vercingetorix's coalition
• Commanders (A): Gaius Julius Caesar
• Commanders (B): Vercingetorix
• Outcome: Roman victory
• Coordinates: 47.084°, 2.396°

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