Marius' Mules

Marius' Mules

Marius’ Mules I: The Invasion of Gaul

It is 58 BC, and the Tenth Legion under Marcus Falerius Fronto are encamped at Cremona awaiting the arrival of… Continue reading Marius’ Mules I: The Invasion of Gaul

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Marius’ Mules II: The Belgae

57 BC. The fearsome Belgae have gathered a great army to oppose Rome, and Fronto and the legions assemble once… Continue reading Marius’ Mules II: The Belgae

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Marius’ Mules III: Gallia Invicta

It is 56 BC. As Fronto and his friends winter in Rome and Caesar in Illyricum, trouble is brewing in… Continue reading Marius’ Mules III: Gallia Invicta

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Marius’ Mules IV: Conspiracy of Eagles

55 BC and Caesar’s army gathers in the north of Gaul, preparing to drive invading Germanic peoples from Gaul and… Continue reading Marius’ Mules IV: Conspiracy of Eagles

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Marius’ Mules V: Hades’ Gate

54 BC. As tensions build in Gaul and the druids manoeuvre the tribes towards general rebellion, Priscus and the diminishing… Continue reading Marius’ Mules V: Hades’ Gate

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Marius’ Mules VI: Caesar’s Vow

It is the eve of destruction. Gaul seethes and bucks more than ever in revolt against the Roman invader, with… Continue reading Marius’ Mules VI: Caesar’s Vow

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Marius’ Mules: Prelude to War

It is the winter of 53/52 BC and while Caesar struggles with the chaos of a failing republic and recruits… Continue reading Marius’ Mules: Prelude to War

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Marius’ Mules VII: The Great Revolt

The pieces are in place. After many months of clandestine organisation, Vercingetorix, backed by the druids and leading an army… Continue reading Marius’ Mules VII: The Great Revolt

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Marius’ Mules VIII: Sons of Taranis

51 BC. In the aftermath of the dreadful siege of Alesia the tribes of Gaul lie broken and sparse, and… Continue reading Marius’ Mules VIII: Sons of Taranis