Battle of Gergovia (52 BC) — the same event in Caesar, Commentaries on the Gallic War and Suetonius, Lives of the Caesars

Caesar, Commentaries on the Gallic War: From a small camp, Caesar deceived the enemy by making a commotion toward the hill they had left; at a signal…

What each source says

Caesar, Commentaries on the Gallic War · 52 BC · Gergovia

From a small camp, Caesar deceived the enemy by making a commotion toward the hill they had left; at a signal he leapt the rampart and took several enemy camps. But legions that did not hear the withdrawal signal pursued and were badly beaten on unfavorable ground, losing about 700 men including 46 centurions.

Location: 7.44–7.51

Suetonius, Lives of the Caesars · 52 BC · Gergovia?

Nearly suffered defeat at Gergovia in Gaul (one of the crises listed in chapter 25).

Location: Julius 25

Where the sources differ

A and B are two of the sources listed above.

On what pointSource ASource BWhat differs (in Korean)
OutcomeCaesar, Commentaries on the Gallic WarSuetonius, Lives of the Caesarsa는 적 진영 몇 곳을 빼앗았다고 적음, b는 거의 패배할 위기만 적음

Place: Gergovia

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