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Battle of Alesia 52 BC Vercingetorix surrenders

Siege Of Alesia: Last Decisive Battle That Ended Gallic Independence In France And Belgium

MessageToEagle.com | February 1, 2017

A. Sutherland – MessageToEagle.com – The Battle of Alesia took place in September 52 BC. It was the culmination of Caesar’s successful campaigns to bring Gaul (modern France)

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On This Day In History: Viking Forces Laid Siege To Paris – On Nov 25, 885

MessageToEagle.com | November 25, 2016

MessageToEagle.com – On November 25, 885, the Vikings laid siege to Paris. The Siege of Paris of 885-86 was part of a Viking raid on the Seine, in