I WONDER - Was Julius Caesar A Good Military Leader?

The transcript describes Julius Caesar's campaign against the Gauls in what is now France, focusing on the Battle of Alesia. Caesar pursued the Gauls to the city of Alesia, where the Romans built a wall to besiege them. Known for their building skills, the Romans quickly surrounded the Gauls. Despite the Gauls calling for reinforcements, Caesar's innovative strategy of constructing an additional wall ensured Roman victory.

What tactic did Julius Caesar use to protect his soldiers during the siege?

Why were the Romans able to successfully defeat the Gauls at Alesia?