Avaricum
War: Gallic Wars


Date: 52 b.c.
Location: Avericum (Bourges), France
Outcome: Roman victory over the Bituriges

Principal
Commanders: Roman: Gaius Julius Caesar
: Vercingetorix

Overview: The center of the Bituriges tribe, Avericum was laid siege by Caeser when the inhabitants refused to abandon the town, a proposal put forth by Vercingetorix. After 27 days the Romans stormed the town and killed most of the people.