camp-wall

Updated: May 23, 2025

In reality the Roman storming columns scaled the camp-wall, and occupied the nearest quarters of the camp; but the whole garrison was already alarmed, and owing to the small distances Caesar found it not advisable to risk the second assault on the city-wall.

Theodor Mommsen - The History of Rome, Book V : The Establishment of the Military Monarchy

In reality the Roman storming columns scaled the camp-wall, and occupied the nearest quarters of the camp; but the whole garrison was already alarmed, and owing to the small distances Caesar found it not advisable to risk the second assault on the city-wall.

Theodor Mommsen - The History of Rome (Volumes 1-5)