In a naval engagement, which lasted nearly all day, their whole fleet was destroyed.

The leaders of the Veneti were put to death for their treachery in seizing Roman officers, and the rest were sold into slavery.
The legions spent the winter of 56-55 in the northern part of Gaul, among the Aulerci and neighboring tribes.
During this winter another wave of Germans passed over the Rhine into Gaul.

They had been driven from their homes by a powerful tribe called the SUEVI.

In the spring of 55 Caesar collected his troops and advanced to within twelve miles of the German camp, and gave the invaders twenty-four hours to leave the country.

Before the expiration of the time, they attacked Caesar's outposts, killing several Knights, and two men of aristocratic families.