What was Julius Caesar's motivation for launching the Gallic Wars? Multiple arguments can be made to better understand his intentions. The first argument is that Caesar was responding to aggression to preserve Rome's sovereignty. The second most likely explanation is that Caesar took control of Gaul to enhance his political strength within the Roman republic and did so by exploiting the Celts. Caesar's wartime comments show evidence of his conflicting motivations and actions regarding his invasion of the Gallic regions. While there is some credibility in seeking safety, it is clear that the Gallic people posed no significant threat to Rome, and it is evident in Caesar's campaigns in Gaul and the opposition he faced. The primary source used to understand Caesar's motivations is a direct translation from Caesar's staff. His aim was to bring justice to the people of Gaul who, in his opinion, represented a threat to Italy. Caesar even stated that "Rome was the victim of unprovoked aggression" following the actions of the Helvetii. Where he said that Rome was obliged to punish them for their crimes. Caesar's rhetoric continues to view the Germans as hostile for crossing the Rhine River into Gaul. Regardless of the fact that the crossing zone is further north than Italy, he considered them a threat. As Caesar continued his campaign in the Belgae, the people attempted to respond to what they saw as aggression due to Caesar's occupation of their territories. Caesar justified it as a threat to Rome. Caesar similarly made similar accusations of hostility from Britain for having supported the enemy, but claimed that only traders had traveled between Gaul and Britain. Caesar's motive for conquering Gaul can be further seen through the responses and reactions of the Gallic people to his advance through the