Caesar's Campaign in Gaul: Punishment and Pacification

This chapter discusses the campaign season of Caesar in 53 BCE, where he focuses on punishing and pacifying the Gaul region rather than engaging in major battles. The speaker mentions how the archaeological record shows a decline in the quality and quantity of material culture after Caesar's time in Gaul, indicating that the region did not recover for at least a generation. The chapter also delves into the counter-insurgency strategies employed by Caesar, including targeting the leadership of the resistance.