Battle of Bibracte
| Battle of Bibracte | |||||||
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| Part of the Gallic Wars | |||||||
Julius Caesar and Divico parley after the battle at the Saône. Historic painting of the 19th century by Karl Jauslin. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Roman Republic |
Mainly Helvetii Boii Tulingi Rauraci | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Gaius Julius Caesar | Divico | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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Present: 6 legions and auxiliaries 40,000 troops Engaged: 4 legions and auxiliaries 30,000 troops |
Caesar: 368,000: 90,000 warriors 278,000 non-combatants | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown |
Caesar: 238,000 killed or captured | ||||||
The Battle of Bibracte was fought between the Helvetii and six Roman legions, under the command of Gaius Julius Caesar. It was the second major battle of the Gallic Wars.