Analysis Of 'Julius Caesar In The Gallic Wars'

The writing of The Gallic Wars by himself in third person was a propaganda to portray himself as a successful military commander. I think Julius Caesar was a man with ambition to become greater and to gain popular support of the people for more power in controlling the government of Rome. In the book, these are many of the fine qualities like: talent for commander, persuasive speaker both military and politically, and ambition for glory that Caesar had or he portrayed himself to enabled to triumph against odds that were almost always against him.
He did whatever it takes in order to achieve his goal, in this respect, he follows his famous phrase, "I came, I saw, I conquered," exactly. He need sought higher position “I would rather be first …show more content…
He described he knew his generals and their capabilities well, and was always able to deliver the right mix of inspiration and harshness in leading his men. Swift to chase an overwhelmed enemy, he always pushed his frontline successes to decisiveness by chasing enemies until they were reduced abandoned. He use combination of infantry and cavalry to overwhelm and deceive his enemy in battle. “When Caesar saw this he withdrew his forces to the nearest hill and sent cavalry to face the enemy assault… the soldiers who were posted higher up threw their javelin and easily shattered the enemy phalanx… once it was broken we drew swords and charged the enemy” (Caesar, 2.4 -2.5) Even camping his army it has a uniform pattern very much like small town, this talent which he also bring to the politic and managing the people. Caesar never allowed his enemies to gain the advantage of quickness over him both in battle and senate floor. He was also always able to stay one step ahead of his opponents by being nimble, hard-working, and cunning for them to …show more content…
“In Vesontio, a terrible panic suddenly seized whole army… affected everyone’s courage and morale… some offering various excuses for urgent departure… as soon as Caesar was aware“(Caesar, 1.38 -1.42) he explained there is nothing to fear from the German. Ask men if they were no better than bunch of slaves. He told men Caesar has plan and tactic. He questioned men if he was not their commander or think he need learn how to command from them. Caesar told men there is more than enough corn and food being delivered to them. If still want to leave, Caesar himself with the tenth legion as his own bodyguard will continue the war only which put others to shame. After the speech, all were moved to act of courage by Caesar's speeches. Even then Caesar has talent and words to revise psychology to manipulate his soldier to do his bidding. Whenever the men's morale tumbles, Caesar performs a dramatic speech. Whenever the enemy does something treacherous, Caesar is his virtuous foil. Caesar also simply accepts the role of voice of Rome, as when he speaks to Ariovistus, saying, "'who then could endure that what they had brought with them to the friendship of the Roman people should be torn from them?'" (Caesar) He acts as the solitary power in international relations, politics, and military action throughout the