Battle of the Vingeanne

Battle of the Vingeanne
Part of the Gallic Wars (Vercingetorix's revolt)
Map of the battle of the Vingeanne
Date July 52 BC Location Montsaugeon Hill, Vingeanne Valley, France 47.355938°N 5.488144°E Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic	Coalition of Gallic tribes
Commanders and leaders
Gaius Julius Caesar	Vercingetorix
Strength
5,000 cavalry 3,000 infantry	15,000 cavalry
Casualties and losses
Unknown	3,000 killed or captured

The Battle of the Vingeanne was mainly cavalry engagement^[1] between Roman legions, under the command of Gaius Julius Caesar and the coalition of Gaulic tribes led by Vercingetorix near the river of Vingeanne,^[2] as one of the major battles of the Gallic Wars. The battle was won by the Romans.