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Gallic Wars
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Caesar's success was attributed less to sheer numerical superiority (though his legions were highly disciplined) and more to rapid strategic deployment and engineering feats. The legions, typically operating at approximately 4,800 men each, maintained an astonishing operational tempo. A key factor in logistical success was the standardized deployment of the dolabra (pickaxe/mattock), which soldiers reportedly used to excavate foundations for fortifications even during brief stops.
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