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In war there is no second prize for the runner-up. -- General Omar Bradley |
Avaricum (52 b.c.)(92 total words in this text)(8667 Reads)  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. |
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