Gallic Wars: Quick Facts

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Date	58 BCE - 50
Location	Alesia • France
Participants	Briton • Gaul • ancient Rome

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Statue of Julius Caesar in Roman military attire stands in front of a domed building in Rome, Italy, with a clear blue sky in the background.

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