Caesar Book 4 Chapter 26 Translation Flashcards

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What does 'Pugnatum est ab utrisque acriter' mean?

It was fought fiercely by both sides.

What does 'Nostri tamen' translate to?

However our men

What were the soldiers unable to do according to 'quod neque ordines servare neque firmiter insistere neque signa subsequi poterant'?

They were able to neither preserve formations nor advance steadily nor follow the standards.

What does 'atque alius alia ex navi' mean?

And another from another ship. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'quibuscumque signis occurrerat' mean?

Joined himself to whatever standards had he met. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'magnopere perturbabantur' mean?

Were greatly confused. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hostes vero, notis omnibus vadis' translate to?

Indeed the enemies, with all the shallows known. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ubi ex litore aliquos singulares ex navi egredientes conspexerant' mean?

When from the shore they had caught sight of some men disembarking from the ship one at a time. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'incitatis equis impeditos adoriebantur' mean?

With the horses having been urged on. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'plures paucos circumsistebant' mean?

Many were surrounding the few. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'alii ab latere aperto in universos tela coiciebant' mean?

Others were throwing spears from the open side into the whole group of soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Quod cum animadvertisset Caesar' translate to?

Which when Caesar had noticed. Signup and view all the answers

What did Caesar order according to 'scaphas longarum navium, item speculatoria navigia militibus compleri iussit'?

He ordered the warships, likewise the scouting boats to be filled with soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'et, quos laborantes conspexerat, his subsidia submittebat' mean?

And he sent assistance to these men whom he had caught sight of struggling. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nostri, simul in arido constiterunt' mean?

Our men, as soon as they stopped on dry land. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'suis omnibus consecutis' translate to?

With all their own men having followed. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'in hostes impetum fecerunt atque eos in fugam dederunt' mean?

Made an attack against the enemies and put them to flight. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'neque longius prosequi potuerunt' mean?

And they were not able to pursue further. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'quod equites cursum tenere atque insulam capere non potuerant' mean?

Because the cavalry had not been able to hold course and reach the island. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hoc unum ad pristinam fortunam Caesari defuit' mean?

This one thing was lacking for Caesar in comparison to his previous fortune. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events and Actions

Both sides engaged fiercely in battle, indicating a brutal confrontation.
Caesar observed that his men struggled to maintain formations and advance, leading to chaos.

Enemy Tactics

The enemy capitalized on their knowledge of the terrain, using familiar shallows to their advantage during the attack.
They targeted Roman soldiers disembarking from ships, showcasing strategic advantage and deception.

Caesar's Response

Caesar took notice of the struggles faced by his troops and acted swiftly by ordering warships and scouting boats to be manned with soldiers.
He provided reinforcements to the soldiers who were in distress, demonstrating his leadership and concern for his men.

Outcome of Battle

Once the Roman soldiers established themselves on dry land, they successfully charged against the enemy, causing them to flee.
Despite the initial success, the Romans could not continue their pursuit due to limitations faced by the cavalry in navigating the terrain.

Critical Failure

The inability of the cavalry to maintain their course or reach the island was a significant drawback for Caesar, contrasting with his previous successes in battle.

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This quiz features flashcards focused on the translation of Chapter 26 from Book 4 of Caesar's works. Each card presents a Latin word or phrase along with its English definition, aiding in the understanding of the text and its historical context. Perfect for students studying Latin or Roman history.