Talk:Gallic Wars

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[edit] Britain

I've included information about the failed attempt by Caesar ti invade and conquer Britain. To say that the second expedition into Britain wasn't intended to conquer is odd when it was the single largest Channel crossing until D-Day in WWII.

Including the full-scale invasions of Claudius and William the Conqueror? Caesar was simply making a raid to impress the citizens in Rome "Caesar was in Britania - the moon". As the weather changed many of his ships were damaged and he returned to Gaul. Flamarande 23:36, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

Changed some of the info under Punitive Expeditions. There's a lot more to do though. 128.135.136.175 17:44, 25 July 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Factors for roman success

"Caesar's Gallic opponents were considerably less capable militarily than the Romans."

Though this must be true to some extent (due to the fact that the gallic tribes LOST to the romans) it needs some sort of evidence, perhaps a quotation from de bello gallico.

Or there could be a new article on gallic military technology compared to roman military technology.

"They could field large armies but suffered from a lack of flexibility and discipline."

Once again, this needs evidence to behind it.

"Gallic warriors were ferocious opponents and were much admired for this by the Romans (see the Dying Gaul),"

It may be true that the romans respected their gallic enemies by honoring them with commemorative statues, but I still think a bit more evidence is needed to really hit home the idea romans thought the gauls were ferocious and that they respected them because of this.

"but they lacked discipline in the field.Their tactics were effectively confined to charging their opponents en masse, and their lack of cohesion made them incapable of any sophistication in battle. They also lacked any logistical support and were unable to stay in the field for as long as the Romans."

Evidence is needed to support this. Preferably in the form of a quotation from a classical source.

I know several historians who specialize in the subject of celtic warfare, equipment and strategy who would most likely disagree with the claim that the gallic tribes battle strategy consistent of grouping together and charging.

I'll continue to discuss this subject in here before making any edits myself. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cape&cowl (talk • contribs)

That is largely the view presented in Caesar's 'The Gallic War'. Unfortunately other more appropriate sources on the wars are very difficult to find, but if you know of any feel free to include the information and views that they give.

[edit] Dates please?

(from Talk:Helvetian War)

Could dates please be added to this article?--Benn M. 09:54, 25 November 2005 (UTC)

There are a number of dates throughout the article and the wars' duration is listed in the infobox. Or are you after days/months fro particular incidents? Many of these can be found under each battle.Lisiate 21:48, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

I've included the dates in the intro as well. Str1977 ^(talk) 21:11, 30 October 2007 (UTC)