Caesar in Spain: part two - Turning the tide

The second part of Caesar in Spain series, describing the events from june and july 49 BC near the city of Ilerda, Hispania.
Unexpected weather events place Caesar in a strategic disadvantage against the pompeian forces. Eventually, Caesar finds a way to cross the Sicoris with his legions, turning the odds of the campaign in his favor.
Music made with Filmstro
Narrator: Christian H. Miles ( / christianhmiles )

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[@lluisllimargas2637]

I've been living in Lleida, formerly Ilerda, for years. Major works had been made in early 1900s in order to prevent floods of the Segre (formerly Sicoris) river to the city, but I remember the last floods in 1982 with a dead toll of 14 people. The river had been a natural protection to the city, just as many other roman cities, but also a logistics way to transport things up and down and a source of prosperity. Totally recommend visiting the city! Great graphics!!

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Excellent! Can't wait for part three. As I was born and raised in Ilerda (nowadays Lleida), this description is far more interesting and accurate that a "single battle" between Caesarians and Pompeians we've been taught at scool. The crossing bridge at north matches with the city of Balaguer, where a strong defensive place is still visible. There was the "pont de Sant Miquel" (Saint Michael bridge), destroyed during the spanish civil war. Floods of Sicoris (Segre) river were usual until early 1900's when a dam was built by a canadian company. The last floods of Segre river happened in 1982, and covered part of the lower side of the city. Saw it when I was a child. The bridge at Lleida was so important that an entire garrison was permanently placed at the opposite part of the river, and in later years the city grew up that way, creating the "Cap Pont" neighborhood, which literally means "bridgehead". Visiting Lleida/Ilerda is strongly recommended to review roman, medieval and modern history and arquitecture. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lleida

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lol, indeed :) the early abstract style days :)) Thanks a lot man

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It seems like a few survived

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These videos are the best of all the military history videos I've seen! Love how you cover the tactics used. Whenever I say Caesar I am referring to Julius...

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thanks man :) Indeed takes a lot of time to make these videos, however this part two of Caesar in Spain took a bit longer than it should. Part three for example will be done faster.

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