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.
Date 58 BC Location Saône-et-Loire, France 46°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
Legio VII Legio VIII Legio IX Legio X Legio XI Legio XII
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
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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.