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A presente dissertação/estudo procura analisar a vertente militar da vida de Júlio César, devidamente contextualizada no seu percurso político e na sociedade romana coeva. No primeiro capítulo observam-se alguns aspetos da sua vida pessoal e o seu cursus honorum, relacionando-se a sua ascensão política com o comando militar. Aqui se inserem os dois grandes conflitos que marcaram a sua vida: a Guerra das Gálias e a Guerra Civil. No segundo capítulo apresenta-se uma panorâmica geral da ação militar de Júlio César ao nível do comando, no que respeita à organização logística e à capacidade de organização dos aprovisionamentos. É feita referência à questão da administração da logística no período republicano romano, seguindo-se uma descrição da forma como César providenciava alimentação e forragem para o seu exército em campanha (incluindo a recolha de água e de lenha). Segue-se uma análise das principais linhas e bases de abastecimento utilizadas, do transporte e das infraestruturas logísticas que serviam de apoio à guerra e da ação logística na guerra de cerco. No final deste capítulo descreve-se a importância da inteligência militar para o eficaz funcionamento da frente logística. O terceiro capítulo analisa os principais aspetos do comando intermédio no exército de César, através da análise do papel dos centuriões e do seu contributo para o sucesso militar de Roma. Este capítulo começa com a descrição convencional do exército romano ao tempo de César e insere o papel dos centuriões na respetiva orgânica militar; prossegue depois com o reconhecimento do valor dos centuriões pelo próprio César. Seguem-se as questões da disciplina e da coragem dos centuriões e o seu papel ao nível do comando intermédio. Por último, destacam-se os níveis de mortalidade associados ao seu arriscado desempenho militar.
This dissertation/study aims to analyze the military aspect of Julius Caesar's life, duly contextualized in his political career and contemporary Roman society. The first chapter examines certain aspects of his personal life and his cursus honorum, linking his political rise to his military command. It includes the two major conflicts that defined his life: the Gallic War and the Civil War. The second chapter offers an overview of Julius Caesar's military actions at the command level, focusing on logistical organization and the ability to ensure supplies. It addresses the logistics administration during the Roman Republican period, followed by a description of how Caesar provided food and fodder for his army during campaigns (including the collection of water and firewood). This is followed by an analysis of the main supply lines and bases employed, the transport and logistical infrastructures that supported the war and logistical actions during siege warfare. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the importance of military intelligence for the efficient operation of logistical fronts. The third chapter delves into key aspects of intermediate command in Caesar's army, focusing on the role of centurions and their contribution to Rome's military success. It begins with a conventional overview of the Roman army during Caesar's era, highlighting the role of centurions within its military organization. It then explores Caesar’s own recognition of the value of centurions, followed by an analysis of their discipline, courage, and function in middle command. Lastly, it emphasizes the high mortality rates associated with their hazardous military duties.
This dissertation/study aims to analyze the military aspect of Julius Caesar's life, duly contextualized in his political career and contemporary Roman society. The first chapter examines certain aspects of his personal life and his cursus honorum, linking his political rise to his military command. It includes the two major conflicts that defined his life: the Gallic War and the Civil War. The second chapter offers an overview of Julius Caesar's military actions at the command level, focusing on logistical organization and the ability to ensure supplies. It addresses the logistics administration during the Roman Republican period, followed by a description of how Caesar provided food and fodder for his army during campaigns (including the collection of water and firewood). This is followed by an analysis of the main supply lines and bases employed, the transport and logistical infrastructures that supported the war and logistical actions during siege warfare. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the importance of military intelligence for the efficient operation of logistical fronts. The third chapter delves into key aspects of intermediate command in Caesar's army, focusing on the role of centurions and their contribution to Rome's military success. It begins with a conventional overview of the Roman army during Caesar's era, highlighting the role of centurions within its military organization. It then explores Caesar’s own recognition of the value of centurions, followed by an analysis of their discipline, courage, and function in middle command. Lastly, it emphasizes the high mortality rates associated with their hazardous military duties.