Battle of the Vingeanne

Battle of the Vingeanne
Part of the Gallic Wars (Vercingetorix's revolt)

Map of the battle of the Vingeanne
DateJuly 52 BC
Location
Montsaugeon Hill, Vingeanne Valley, France
47.355938°N 5.488144°E
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic Coalition of Gallic tribes
Commanders and leaders
Gaius Julius Caesar Vercingetorix
Strength
5,000 cavalry
3,000 infantry		 15,000 cavalry
Casualties and losses
Unknown 3,000 killed or captured

The Battle of the Vingeanne was a mainly cavalry engagement between Roman legions under the command of Gaius Julius Caesar and the coalition of Gaulic tribes led by Vercingetorix. It occurred near the river of Vingeanne. It was one of the major battles of the Gallic Wars and was won by the Romans.

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