Battle of the Arar

The Battle of the Arar was fought between the migrating tribes of the Helvetii and six Roman legions under the command of Gaius Julius Caesar in 58 BC. It was the first major battle of the Gallic Wars and ended in a tactical victory for the outnumbered Roman army.

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Battle of the Arar
Part of the Gallic Wars

Campaign of Caesar against the Helvetii
Date58 BC
Location
Gaul
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic Helvetii
Commanders and leaders
Julius Caesar Dumnorix
Units involved
Legio VII
Legio VIII
Legio IX
Legio X
Legio XI
Legio XII		 Unknown
Strength
6 Legions (30,000 approx) 92,000
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