Battle of Mulhouse

Article abstract: Type of action: Land battle in the Gallic Wars. Result: Nearly two-thirds of the German force perished.

In the first year of Julius Caesar’s governorship, Ariovistus was consolidating his hold over the Gallic tribes in Alsace. Claiming that he was acting to stem a dangerous German advance, Caesar moved against the Germans at the Battle of Mulhouse. At first contact, Ariovistus tried to use his superior mobility against Caesar’s line of supply, but Caesar built a second fortified camp to guard his flank. To lessen the fear among his soldiers,...

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