History Channel - Battles BC Collection (2009) Part 4 Caesar Super Siege

They Didn't Just Wage War… They Invented It! Their feats are legendary. Serving as a blueprint for warfare thousands of years later, the strategic military prowess of ancient warriors are still analyzed today. Prepare for a riveting portrayal of some of the most exciting battles of ancient history as well as the tales of betrayal, lust, conquest and brutality that often accompanied them. The HISTORY series, BATTLES BC, uses a stunning graphic style comparable to 300, the novel that became a Hollywood blockbuster, to show leaders from the ancient world in some of the greatest conflicts in history. Computer graphics, live-action stunts and expert commentary not only bring to life the strategies, tactics and weapons used by past military leaders, from Hannibal and the Romans to the Athenians, and David, but also expose the truths and myths behind the legendary feats of these epic heroes and villains who didn?t just wage war, but invented it. These are the tales of historic battles and bloodshed. Now, with cutting edge animation techniques, and the expertise of military historians— BATTLES BC explores the strategies, tactics and weapons used by ancient commanders such as Hannibal, David and Caesar. The truths and myths behind these heroes and villains are brought to life, in dramatic and epic proportions.

Part 4 Caesar Super Siege

It's 52 BC and the great Roman Commander Julius Caesar is butchering is way through Gaul. Thanks in large part to the iron will of Caesar, the Romans complete their long quest for total Mediterranean dominance, defeating the Gauls in the final battle of the Gallic Wars. For a period of time though, Gallic victory seemed possible. Out-numbering the Romans five to one, they held the high ground, on the hilltop fortress city of Alesia. Caesar besieges Alesia, however, and builds a wall around the city cutting it off from all possible supply lines. When Gallic reinforcements arrive to break the blockade, Caesar puts a startling twist on his strategy by constructing a second wall between his army and the reinforcements. It is siege upon siege, but Caesar knows the Romans, although fewer in numbers, are better supplied.

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