Alesia, Battle of, France, 52 B.C.

Thesis [Statement] This paper will argue that the Battle of Alesia, in and of itself, cements Julius Caesar's reputation as one of the greatest, if not the greatest generals of antiquity. Alesia, without the recognition of his triumphs in Spain, Greece, and Syria, can alone demonstrate the dynamic almost inhuman military capabilities of Caesar. The problems of being outnumbered six to one, cut from his source of supply, and fighting an exterior and interior enemy simultaneously all failed to undermine the...