Episode 17 Cimbri Wars part 7: Battle of Vercellae

Marius has just defeated the first half of the Grand Alliance army in southern Gaul. As he is celebrating his victory he receives word. He has been reelected as consul and the Cimbri have broken through the Alps and are threatening the city of Rome itself. The Roman Republic hangs in the balance as the Cimbri flood into Northern Italy and the Roman army quakes in fear behind the Po River. For the first time in over a century, a 'barbarian' army has control of the Alps and can conq...