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Gergovia, Gaul, 50BC

Gergovia, Gaul, France, 50BC

From WIkipedia:
"Gergovia was a Celtic city of the Gauls, in modern French Alps near present-day Clermont-Ferrand. It was the capital of the Averni. The city of Gergovia had strong walls, and was located on a giant raised plateau surrounded by hills.

It was the site of the Battle of Gergovia in 52 BC. The battle was fought between a Roman Republic army, led by proconsul Julius Caesar, and Gallic forces led by Vercingetorix. Caesar marched south with six legions with the intention of taking the city of Gergovia. The Gauls won the battle, which led to increased cavalry support for Vercingetorix's campaign for future battles. This was a significant failure for Caesar and the Roman army, and went down in history as a deciding battle in the history of France."