The carnyx war horns blared across the Belgian countryside as tens of thousands of Nervii warriors surged from the forest, their long swords gleaming in the afternoon sun. Roman legionaries, caught in the midst of fortifying their camp along the Sabis River, scrambled for weapons and formation. For a terrifying moment in 57 BCE, Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul teetered on the edge of catastrophic defeat. Only the iron discipline of the legions, and Caesar himself grabbing a shield to rally the Tenth Legion, turned near-disaster into hard-won victory.
This is the raw drama of the Gallic Wars: eight years of brutal campaigning that transformed Europe, elevated Caesar to supreme power, and brought Celtic civilization under Roman domination. It's a conflict of stunning tactical variety, from river crossings and surprise attacks to the greatest siege in ancient history, and now, thanks to WoFun Games' extraordinary 10mm collection, you can command these legendary armies yourself.
With 4,470 beautifully illustrated figures ready to press from their sprues and deploy onto your battlefield, the Gallic Wars have never been more accessible to wargamers. No months of painting. No expensive assembly. Just pure historical gaming at its finest, bringing Caesar's legions and Vercingetorix's warriors to life on your tabletop in minutes.
The Stage Before the Storm
In 58 BCE, Gaul was a patchwork of powerful Celtic tribes, the Helvetii, Aedui, Arverni, Nervii, and dozens more, each with sophisticated cultures, formidable warriors, and ancient rivalries. These weren't the "barbarians" of Roman propaganda, but peoples with advanced metalworking, impressive fortifications, and cavalry that rivaled any in the ancient world.
Enter Gaius Julius Caesar, ambitious proconsul seeking military glory and political leverage. When the Helvetii attempted to migrate westward through Roman-allied territory, Caesar found his pretext for intervention. What began as a police action exploded into eight years of conquest that would claim over a million lives, subjugate three hundred tribes, and add nearly a million square kilometers to Rome's dominion.
For wargamers, this conflict offers unmatched variety: the collision of two fundamentally different military systems, each with distinct visual character and tactical doctrine, perfect for recreating on the tabletop with “10mm Gallic Wars collection”.
Armies in Opposition - The Warriors
The Roman War Machine
The late Republican legions that marched into Gaul represented professional military power at its finest. Each legion comprised approximately 4,800 men organized into ten cohorts, with the famous cohort system providing tactical flexibility that Celtic warbands couldn't match. The legionary carried the gladius short sword for close combat, two pila (heavy javelins) to disrupt enemy formations before contact, and the iconic curved rectangular scutum shield. Most wore chainmail or scale armor, with the distinctive Montefortino or Coolus-style helmets that define this era.
WoFun's Late Republican Roman Infantry sets (1-6) capture this martial excellence beautifully, with Peter Denis's artwork depicting the variety within uniformity, different facial expressions, subtle equipment variations, and the weathered look of campaign veterans. The collection offers multiple shield options, allowing you to distinguish different legions or cohorts within Caesar's army. With 168-258 figures per regiment type, you can easily field the massed ranks that made Rome's legions unstoppable.
Beyond the heavy infantry, Roman forces included vital supporting elements. The Eques, Roman Noble Cavalry (170 figures), represented the citizen cavalry that scouted and pursued broken enemies. Roman Skirmish Archers and Slingers provided harassing fire, softening enemy formations before the legions closed. And for those special moments when Caesar needed shock value, the collection includes "Roman Heffalumps", war elephants that could break enemy morale simply by their terrifying presence.
Warriors of the Celtic World
Gallic armies offered dramatic visual and tactical contrast. Celtic warriors fought with long slashing swords, spears, and large oval or hexagonal shields decorated with intricate tribal designs. While nobles wore chainmail (a Celtic invention) and elaborate bronze helmets, many warriors fought with minimal armor, relying on courage and the fury of their charge. This warrior ethos, where individual prowess and the honor of combat mattered as much as victory, shaped Celtic tactical doctrine around the devastating initial assault.
The WoFun collection captures this diversity superbly. The Gallic Germanic Infantry and Skirmisher sets (Slingshot and Spearmen) represent the tribal levies and light troops that formed the bulk of Gallic armies. The Gallic Skirmish Cavalry sets showcase the mounted warriors who were renowned throughout the ancient world, Caesar himself praised Gallic horsemen and recruited them extensively. The collection also includes Numidian forces (both Numidian Skimish Cavalry and Numidian infantry skirmishers), representing the North African allies who served Rome with their famous light cavalry tactics.
On the tabletop, these armies create immediate visual drama: ordered Roman ranks in disciplined formation facing irregular masses of colorful Celtic warriors, their cavalry sweeping the flanks while skirmishers harass from distance.
The Eight-Year Campaign - Key Battles and Moments
58 BCE: The Helvetii and Germanic Intervention
Caesar's first campaign demonstrated Roman operational mobility. Pursuing the migrating Helvetii across Gaul, he brought them to battle at Bibracte, where Roman discipline overcame Celtic fury despite being attacked from two directions. Later that summer, Caesar confronted the Germanic king Ariovistus, whose warriors had crossed the Rhine to settle in Gaul. These opening campaigns established the pattern: rapid Roman marches, fortified camps, and the classic matchup of legionary cohesion against tribal assault.
Gaming potential: These battles offer excellent scenarios for mobile warfare, flank attacks, and testing your tactical deployment before the first sword is drawn.
57 BCE: Catastrophe at the Sabis
The Nervii, fierce Belgian warriors who scorned trade with Rome and fought with unmatched ferocity, nearly annihilated Caesar's army. Attacking while the Romans constructed their camp, the Nervii crashed through the forward cohorts and reached the very heart of the Roman position. Only desperate fighting, with Caesar himself in the front ranks, salvaged victory from disaster.
Gaming potential: Surprise attacks, camp defense scenarios, and desperate last stands where leadership and morale become decisive factors.
55-54 BCE: The British Expeditions
Caesar's two expeditions across the Channel brought Roman legions face-to-face with British chariot warfare and painted warriors defending their island homeland. Though militarily inconclusive, these campaigns demonstrated Roman ambition and added exotic elements to the conflict.
Gaming potential: Amphibious operations, chariot tactics, and fighting in unfamiliar terrain create unique tactical challenges.
52 BCE: Alesia - The Epic Climax
Vercingetorix, the Arvernian noble who achieved the impossible by uniting Gallic tribes under single command, made his final stand at Alesia. Caesar's engineering masterpiece, double siege lines facing both inward and outward, created history's most dramatic siege. Roman legionaries manned walls against the trapped garrison while simultaneously fighting off a massive relief army. The final Gallic assault represents ancient warfare at its most desperate and spectacular.
Gaming potential: The ultimate scenario, multi-front battles, siege warfare, cavalry melees, and the coordination of limited forces across extended positions.
Bringing the Gallic Wars to Your Table
Traditional miniature wargaming demands weeks of assembly and painting before your first game. WoFun Games has revolutionized this process with an innovative approach: full-color figures printed on precision-cut plexiglass that press from their sprues and slot directly into bases. In just two minutes, you can assemble a complete regiment ready for battle. No paints, no glue, no lengthy preparation, just immediate gaming action.
Peter Denis, renowned for his historical illustration work, has created each figure with meticulous attention to detail. The artwork captures facial expressions, equipment variations, and the authentic look of campaign-worn troops. The plexiglass construction proves remarkably durable while the printing quality ensures every shield design, armor detail, and weapon remains crisp and clear on the tabletop.
The 10mm Gallic Wars Collection
The comprehensive Full Pack10mm Gallic Wars delivers 4,470 characters across 16 plexiglass sprues, providing complete armies for both Roman and Gallic forces. You'll receive everything needed to recreate Caesar's campaigns: six different Late Republican Roman Infantry regiments (with alternative shield options for even more variety), Eques cavalry, multiple skirmisher types, war elephants, and the full range of Gallic forces from Germanic infantry to tribal cavalry.
Individual regiments are also available, allowing you to customize your force composition. Want to field Caesar's veterans at Alesia? Focus on the Roman Infantry sets and add supporting cavalry and skirmishers. Prefer Vercingetorix's tribal coalition? The Gallic Germanic units, multiple cavalry options, and Numidian allies create a visually diverse and tactically flexible army.
Ready for Battle
WoFun's basing system makes deployment effortless. The Standard A option provides 43x43mm square bases ideal for most ancient warfare rule systems, while Standard B offers 43x21mm rectangular bases for games requiring tighter formations. Both options include 15mm round bases for leaders and commanders. The laser-cut MDF bases feature grass texture printing and pre-cut slots that hold figures securely without adhesives.
Within minutes of opening your collection, cohorts stand ready, cavalry forms on the wings, and your legions await the order to advance.
Gallic Wars - Tactics and Battle Recreation
Tactical Contrast: Discipline vs. Fury
The Gallic Wars offer exceptional tactical depth because the opposing forces approached warfare so differently. Roman commanders must leverage superior training and cohesion, maintaining unbroken front lines, coordinating pilum volleys before contact, and managing reserves for crisis intervention. Your legions excel in sustained melee combat, but getting caught in disarray or allowing flanking attacks can prove disastrous, just as the Nervii demonstrated at the Sabis.
Gallic players face different challenges. The initial charge might shatter poorly positioned Romans, but sustaining combat against formed legions requires numerical superiority or tactical cunning. Your cavalry advantage becomes crucial, use it to envelope Roman formations, strike exposed flanks, or intercept enemy skirmishers. The fragile morale of tribal warbands means commitment timing is everything; strike too early and your warriors exhaust themselves against Roman shields, too late and pilum volleys disrupt your formations before contact.
Scenario Diversity
The eight-year campaign provides endless gaming possibilities beyond simple pitched battles. Recreate Caesar's river crossings where engineering and timing determine success. Stage camp attacks like the Nervii assault, where Romans must form battle lines from chaos. Design pursuit scenarios where cavalry becomes decisive, or siege actions testing sustained coordination.
The climactic Alesia siege deserves special attention. Roman players must manage forces across double fortification lines, responding to threats from both directions while maintaining defensive integrity. Gallic commanders coordinate attacks between the besieged garrison and relief forces, seeking to overwhelm Roman positions through synchronized pressure. This multi-front challenge tests strategic thinking and resource management like no other ancient battle.
Combined Arms Mastery
Success requires coordinating infantry, cavalry, and skirmishers effectively. Romans must use their archers and slingers to disrupt enemy charges, position cavalry to screen flanks, and time infantry reserves perfectly. Gallic forces need cavalry to neutralize Roman mounted troops, skirmishers to harass without committing to melee prematurely, and infantry masses delivered at the decisive point.
The 10mm scale allows you to field historically appropriate numbers, multiple legions facing tribal hordes, while the Gallic Wars collection provides all necessary troop types to experiment with different tactical approaches and historical what-if scenarios.
Your Path to Gallic Glory
For newcomers to ancient wargaming, the Gallic Wars 10mm Full Pack offers unbeatable value, complete armies for both sides, allowing you to host games and introduce friends to the period. If you prefer building your forces gradually, start with core Roman infantry regiments (choose from six variants) and complement them with cavalry and skirmishers. For Gallic forces, the Germanic Infantry and cavalry sets form an excellent foundation.
Assembly and Deployment
The figures lock securely without glue, yet remain removable if you later want to reorganize units or try different basing schemes. The durability of plexiglass means your armies will withstand years of gaming without the chipping and wear that plague painted metal or plastic miniatures.
From Box to Battlefield
Storage is straightforward, the flat figures require minimal space between games. Many gamers use shallow boxes with foam dividers to protect their armies during transport. The pre-printed nature means you can immediately identify units even after months between games.
Choose your rule system, whether Commands & Colors: Ancients, DBA, ADLG, or Hail Caesar, and the WoFun basing options accommodate most popular ancient warfare games. Within an evening, you can progress from opening the package to commanding legions across your tabletop Gaul, recreating the campaigns that shaped Western civilization.
The standards await. Will you lead Rome's legions to glory, or unite the Gallic tribes in defiant resistance?