Caesar's Military Career
One of the main points in Caesar's military career was the Gallic Wars. These were a series of wars issued by Julius Caesar against multiple Gallic tribes. After the burdens of his consulship, Caesar suffered a large debt. Due to his previous informal alliance with Pompey and Crassus, Caesar was awarded two provinces in Gaul. After the leader of Transalpine Gaul died, Caesar gained control of this province too. Caesar brought together four legions from different provinces in Gaul to fight with him. Caesar decided that he needed a way to get out of his debt and the only way was to conquer other territories. Gaul was his main target.
Caesar decided to attack the most unstable parts of Gaul. The Romans feared many Gallic tribes but also respected some. Of those respected, Caesar gathered together two more legions and defeated the feared tribes. In 56 BC, The members of the Triumvirate held a conference discussing their actions. The Lucca Conference renewed the First Triumvirate for another five years. Meanwhile, Caesar was busy conquering the northern parts above Rome and established several secure bases. Caesar's next target was Britain. In 55 BC, Caesar built a bridge across the Rhineland and crossed into Britain. He failed to negotiate any sort of agreement and was sent back to Gaul. Two years later marked the end of the First Triumvirate.
Caesar decided to attack the most unstable parts of Gaul. The Romans feared many Gallic tribes but also respected some. Of those respected, Caesar gathered together two more legions and defeated the feared tribes. In 56 BC, The members of the Triumvirate held a conference discussing their actions. The Lucca Conference renewed the First Triumvirate for another five years. Meanwhile, Caesar was busy conquering the northern parts above Rome and established several secure bases. Caesar's next target was Britain. In 55 BC, Caesar built a bridge across the Rhineland and crossed into Britain. He failed to negotiate any sort of agreement and was sent back to Gaul. Two years later marked the end of the First Triumvirate.