Battle of the Axona

Battle of the Axona
Part of the Gallic Wars

Army Positions at the Start of the Battle
Date57 BC
Location
Near modern Aisne, France
49°26′1.000″N 2°50′48.998″E / 49.43361111°N 2.84694389°E / 49.43361111; 2.84694389
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic Belgae
Commanders and leaders
Gaius Julius Caesar
Quintus Titurius Sabinus
Galba of the Suessiones
Strength
About 40,000–45,000 men (8 legions with cavalry and auxiliaries) At least 50,000 Suessiones, possibly up to the entire Belgic alliance of 288,000
Casualties and losses
Less than 1,000 killed About 10,000 killed
Battle of the Axona is located in France
Battle of the Axona
Location within France
Battle of the Axona is located in Europe
Battle of the Axona
Battle of the Axona (Europe)

The Battle of the Axona was fought in 57 BC, between the Roman army of Gaius Julius Caesar and the Belgae. The Belgae, led by King Galba of the Suessiones, attacked, only to be repelled by Caesar. Fearing an ambush, the Romans delayed their pursuit. Caesar's Commentarii de Bello Gallico describes this battle at 2.7 - 2.11.