To me the key takeaway of this is the desperation of the Gauls and the ruthlessness of the Romans. This part sums it up the best: "The inhabitants of the town

To me the key takeaway of this is the desperation of the Gauls and the ruthlessness of the Romans. This part sums it up the best: "The inhabitants of the town sent out their wives and children to save food for the fighters, hoping that Caesar would take them as captives and feed them. However, Caesar forbade their being admitted to his fortification."