To remain in Gaul meant forfeiting his power to his enemies in Rome. Crossing the river into Italy would be a declaration of war. Caesar chose war. Conquering HeroA bust from the National ...

It’s important to remember that Rome: Total War battles aren’t simply ... A perhaps overconfident Julius Caesar encountered trouble against crafty Gaul warriors protecting their homeland.

He then used his power to secure the governorship of Gaul (modern day ... and started civil war. Caesar scored some early victories and, by 46 BC, was dictator of Rome. After a year spent ...