Helvetian campaign of 58 BC

Definition

In 58 BC, Julius Caesar led a military campaign against the Helvetians, a Celtic tribe in modern-day Switzerland. This campaign aimed to prevent the Helvetians from migrating and invading Gaul.

Analogy

Imagine you're playing a game of chess and your opponent is about to move their queen into your territory. You launch a preemptive attack to stop them before they can invade.

Related terms

Conquest of Belgae: The conquest of Belgae refers to Julius Caesar's military campaign in 57 BC aimed at subduing several tribes located in northern Gaul who resisted Roman rule.

Battle of Alesia: The Battle of Alesia took place in 52 BC during the Gallic Wars. It was a decisive victory for Julius Caesar over the combined forces of Gallic tribes led by Vercingetorix.

Gallic Wars: The Gallic Wars were a series of military campaigns fought between Julius Caesar's Roman forces and various Celtic tribes in Gaul (modern-day France) from 58 to 50 BC.