Roman siege of Gergovia

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:caesar's_assessment overestimated enemy strength
gptkbp:caesar's_campaign continued after the siege
gptkbp:caesar's_forces'_morale affected by the defeat
gptkbp:caesar's_military_strategy analyzed in military studies
gptkbp:caesar's_reputation suffered due to defeat
gptkbp:caesar's_retreat after the siege
gptkbp:caesar's_writings provide primary account
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Julius_Caesar
gptkbp:date 52 BC
gptkbp:defense high ground
gptkbp:duration several weeks
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Alesia
gptkbp:gallic_forces estimated 80,000
gptkbp:gergovia's_aftermath led to further conflicts
gptkbp:gergovia's_cultural_impact inspired later historical narratives
gptkbp:gergovia's_defenses strong and well-prepared
included walls and ditches
tested Roman military capabilities
gptkbp:gergovia's_fortifications natural and man-made
gptkbp:gergovia's_geography difficult terrain
gptkbp:gergovia's_historical_context part of larger Gallic resistance
gptkbp:gergovia's_historical_records provide insights into ancient warfare
gptkbp:gergovia's_leadership gptkb:Vercingetorix
gptkbp:gergovia's_legacy remains in historical discourse
gptkbp:gergovia's_location near modern-day Clermont-Ferrand
gptkbp:gergovia's_outcome boosted Gallic morale
gptkbp:gergovia's_population supportive of the Gauls
gptkbp:gergovia's_role in the rise of Vercingetorix
gptkbp:gergovia's_significance symbol of Gallic unity
cultural center of the Arverni
gptkbp:gergovia's_strategic_importance key to controlling Gaul
gptkbp:gergovia's_strategic_lessons studied in military academies
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced Roman military tactics
gptkbp:historical_interpretation debated by historians
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a significant event
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Commentarii_de_Bello_Gallico
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roman siege of Gergovia
gptkbp:involved_parties gptkb:Roman_Republic
Arverni tribe
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gergovia
gptkbp:outcome Gergovia remained under Gallic control
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Gallic_Wars
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Gergovia
gptkbp:result Roman defeat
gptkbp:roman_siege_efforts ultimately unsuccessful
gptkbp:significance strategic failure for Romans
gptkbp:strategy approximately 60,000
siege warfare
adapted in future sieges
attempted to cut off supplies
experienced but challenged
gptkbp:strength sent by Caesar
gptkbp:tactics included siege engines
gptkbp:tactics_used surrounding the fortifications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gallic_Revolt
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5