This detailed map illustrates the Siege of Alesia (52 BCE), a decisive engagement during the Gallic Wars where Gaius Julius Caesar won over the united Gallic forces led by Vercingetorix. The map visually represents the masterful Roman double circumvallation strategy used to simultaneously blockade the fortress and defend against a massive Gallic relief army.
Key Military and Geographic Features
The map highlights the strategic location of the Gallic oppidum (fortress) and the complex system of Roman fortifications built around it.
| Feature | Description | Key Figures/Forces |
| Gallic Oppidum | The central fortified hill town of Alesia, housing the main Gallic army. | Vercingetorix |
| Inner Circumvallation | The inner Roman defensive line (contravallation) encircling Alesia, designed to prevent the Gallic army from escaping. | Gaius Julius Caesar (Primary Force) |
| Outer Circumvallation | The outer Roman defensive line (circumvallation), facing outwards, designed to repel the approaching Gallic relief force. | Roman forces in defensive forts and camps. |
| Relief Force | The vast Gallic army marching to relieve Vercingetorix and his besieged troops. | Vercassivellaunos |
| Rivers | Two rivers, Brenne and Oze, which provide natural defense and shape the geography of the battlefield. | N/A |
