Battle of Bibracte

Battle of Bibracte
Part of the Gallic Wars

Julius Caesar and Divico parley after the battle at the Saône. Historic painting of the 19th century by Karl Jauslin.
Date58 BC
Location46°55′0.001″N 4°1′59.999″E / 46.91666694°N 4.03333306°E / 46.91666694; 4.03333306
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic Mainly Helvetii
Boii
Tulingi
Rauraci
Commanders and leaders
Gaius Julius Caesar Divico
Units involved
Strength
Present:
6 legions and auxiliaries
40,000 troops[1]
Engaged:
4 legions and auxiliaries
30,000 troops[1]
Caesar:
368,000:
90,000 warriors
278,000 non-combatants
Casualties and losses
Unknown Caesar:
238,000 killed or captured
Battle of Bibracte is located in France
Battle of Bibracte
Location within France
Battle of Bibracte is located in Europe
Battle of Bibracte
Battle of Bibracte (Europe)

The Battle of Bibracte was fought between the Helvetii and six Roman legions, under the command of Gaius Julius Caesar. It was the second major battle of the Gallic Wars.

  1. ^ a b Delbrück, p. 471