The Treveri and Sugambri

Michelle Buse

Begining● Caesar replaces troops killed by Ambiorix’s army

Rebellion● The Treveri try to get the Belgi and Germans to fight Rome with

them

● In response, Caesar wages war earlier than planned

Rebellion Cont.● Caesar destroys the Nervii

● Attempts to make peace, but Senones, Carnutes, and Trevi don’t come

● Marches to Senones

End of the Rebellion● Acco (Senoni’s leader) asks for a pardon and gives hostages

● Carnutes do the same

● Caesar accepts this because doesn’t want to wage war

Caesar and the Menappi● Caesar attacks the Menappi (Ambiorix’s allies)

● Tells them not to help Ambiorix

● Menappi agree and ask for peace

The Trevii● Trevii plan to attack Labienus

● Find out Labienus was sent reinforcements

● Trevii wait

● Labienus pretends to retreat, drawing the Trevii into a fight

● Trevii flee into the woods

Caesar leaves the Menappi● Decides to cross the Rhine, so Ambiorix won’t have anywhere to

retreat

● Also, as punishment because they were going to help the Trevvi

Across the Rhine● Ubi apologive to Caesar (he accepts)

● Ubi warn Caesar that:● Suevi are building forces● Suevi moved to more advantageous spot

Recrossing the Rhine● Caesar decides not to follow

● Recrosses the Rhine

● Builds a tower near the Rhine to keep gaurd

Continuing the search for Amborix

● Caesar sends troops to find Amborix

● Amborix is surprised, but still escapes

Amborix and the Eburones

● After escaping, Amborix warns Eborones to flee

● Cativolcus (Eborones’ king) blames Amborix and commits suicide

Preparing for War with Eburones

● Sequi and Condrusi ask Caesar to be friendly

● Caesar agrees

● Caesar sends loot

War (with Eburones)● Caesar sends:

● Labinus near the ocean● Trebonius near the Aduatua● himself to the Sambre river

● Asks everyone to meet back at Aducita in 7 days● People staying at Aducita cannot leave the camp

● Hard to fight because all Eburones are scattered and hidden

● Invites other tribes to help

The Sigambri’s “help”● Sigambri answer Caesars invitation● Take lots of cattle● Get cocky● Decide to attack Roman’s loot at Aducituca

Aducita● Cicero allows people to leave before 7 days for food

● As soon as people leave, Sigambri attack

● Camp is paniced, but eventually creates a defense

● Sigambri are driven out

Caesar’s Return to Aducituca

● Caesar is angry Cicero disobeyed orders

Back to Ambiorix● Caesar leaves to get Ambiorix

● Ambiorix escapes... again.

● Caesar devastates Ebuones’ land

The Council● Caesar holds a council relating to the revolt early

● Finds Acco (leader of Senoni) guilty

● Sentences Acco to death