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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Siege_warfare
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gptkbp:aftermath
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consolidation of Roman control over Gaul
Gallic resistance weakened
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gptkbp:archaeological_findings
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provide insights into the siege
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gptkbp:battle
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tactics of encirclement
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gptkbp:belligerent
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gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Gallic_tribes
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gptkbp:caesar's_commentaries
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primary source for the event
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gptkbp:caesar's_tactics
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adapted to the situation
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gptkbp:casualties
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significant losses on both sides
high on both sides
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gptkbp:celtic_encampments
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surrounded by Roman forces
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gptkbp:celtic_leadership
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Vercingetorix was a key figure
fragmented and disorganized
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gptkbp:celtic_morale
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initially high but diminished over time
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gptkbp:celtic_reinforcements'_failure
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significant to the outcome
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gptkbp:celtic_resistance
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fierce but ultimately unsuccessful
eventually crushed.
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gptkbp:celtic_siege_response
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attempted breakout
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gptkbp:celtic_tribes
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divided in their response to the siege.
united against Rome
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gptkbp:celtic_unity
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temporary during the siege
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gptkbp:combatant
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gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Gallic_tribes
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Vercingetorix
gptkb:Julius_Caesar
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gptkbp:conflict
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Roman military engineering
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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inspired literature and art
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gptkbp:date
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52 BC
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gptkbp:defense
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gptkb:Vercingetorix
Vercingetorix's forces
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gptkbp:duration
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approximately 2 months
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gptkbp:event_type
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:fortifications
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Roman siege works
strong but ultimately ineffective
double circumvallation
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gptkbp:gallic_forces
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estimated 80,000 to 250,000 troops
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gptkbp:gallic_forces_size
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estimated 250,000
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gptkbp:gallic_leader
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gptkb:Vercingetorix
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gptkbp:gallic_morale
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deteriorated during siege
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gptkbp:gallic_reinforcements
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failed to break the siege
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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shifted power dynamics in Gaul
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gptkbp:historical_interpretation
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debated by historians
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gptkbp:historical_legacy
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remains a significant event in military history
symbol of Roman military prowess
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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pivotal moment in Roman history
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gptkbp:historical_source
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gptkb:Commentarii_de_Bello_Gallico
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Siege of Alesia
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gptkbp:impact
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Roman expansion in Gaul
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gptkbp:involved_a_double_siege_of
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Vercingetorix's forces
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gptkbp:involved_a_large_number_of
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gptkb:Soldier
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gptkbp:involved_countries
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gptkb:Belgae
gptkb:Aedui
gptkb:Arverni
Senones
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gptkbp:involved_the_construction_of
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fortifications by Romans
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gptkbp:involvement
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siege engines by Romans
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gptkbp:is_a_culmination_of
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gptkb:the_Gallic_Wars
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gptkbp:is_documented_in
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gptkb:Commentarii_de_Bello_Gallico
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gptkbp:is_located_in
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modern-day France
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gptkbp:is_remembered_for
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strategic significance.
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gptkbp:julius_caesar's_leadership
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crucial to Roman success
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gptkbp:julius_caesar's_strategy
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divide and conquer
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gptkbp:julius_caesar's_writings
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provide a primary account of the siege
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Alesia
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gptkbp:location_type
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hilltop fortress
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gptkbp:major_city
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military sieges in history
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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the history of France
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:Gaius_Julius_Caesar
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:the_Gallic_Wars
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gptkbp:occurs_in
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52 BC
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gptkbp:result
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Roman victory
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gptkbp:resulted_in
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surrender of Vercingetorix
the fall of the Gallic resistance
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gptkbp:roman_engineering
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advanced for the time
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gptkbp:roman_forces_size
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approximately 60,000
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gptkbp:roman_legions
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approximately 60,000 troops
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gptkbp:roman_military_innovation
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use of fortifications
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gptkbp:roman_siege_duration
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long and arduous
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gptkbp:roman_siege_engines
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used effectively
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gptkbp:roman_siege_success
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due to superior tactics
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gptkbp:roman_siege_technology
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catapults
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gptkbp:roman_siege_works_type
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circumvallation and contravallation
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gptkbp:roman_victory_impact
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establishment of Roman control over Gaul
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gptkbp:significance
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decisive battle in the Gallic Wars
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gptkbp:strategy
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siege warfare
influenced future military strategies
encirclement
Legio X Equestris
hit-and-run attacks
double encirclement
paved the way for further conquests
siege and blockade
attempted breakout and relief efforts
trenches and walls
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gptkbp:supply_chain
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well-maintained
critical to success
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gptkbp:tactics
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gptkb:psychological_warfare
siege warfare
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gptkbp:vercingetorix's_fate
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captured and executed
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gptkbp:vercingetorix's_forces_composition
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gptkb:Celtic_warriors
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gptkbp:vercingetorix's_legacy
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remains a symbol of Gallic resistance
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gptkbp:vercingetorix's_strategy
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defensive warfare
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gptkbp:vercingetorix's_surrender
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after the siege
after prolonged siege
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gptkbp:was_a_battle_that_changed
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the course of history in Gaul
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gptkbp:was_a_battle_that_demonstrated
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the effectiveness of Roman tactics
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gptkbp:was_a_major_conflict_between
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Gauls and Romans
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gptkbp:was_a_result_of
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Roman expansionism
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gptkbp:was_a_siege_that_ended_with
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the surrender of Vercingetorix
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gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for
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gptkb:Roman_conquest_of_Gaul
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gptkbp:was_characterized_by
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starvation tactics
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gptkbp:works_for
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several weeks
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gptkbp:year
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gptkb:52
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Julius_Caesar
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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