The Mona campaign began with an advance from the militarized zone of the Avon/Nene (Upex) line. A familiar, partially fortified, well connected and supplied position.
Following Mona the Roman force moved south along the line of Watling Street to a point within this militarised zone, but not so far south that their east flank was exposed to the Iceni homelands. Their logistic/supply base here was well supplied by river and road, and at a central point to permit a pre-determined muster of the IV and remnants of the IX.
All that was needed in this area was a ridge top position overlooking a closed valley with a choke point at it's entrance, no easy access from the rear and a perched water table...... We call this place.... Church Stowe..... I'll get my coat![[Image: wink.png]](https://www.romanarmytalk.com/rat/images/smilies/wink.png)
Following Mona the Roman force moved south along the line of Watling Street to a point within this militarised zone, but not so far south that their east flank was exposed to the Iceni homelands. Their logistic/supply base here was well supplied by river and road, and at a central point to permit a pre-determined muster of the IV and remnants of the IX.
All that was needed in this area was a ridge top position overlooking a closed valley with a choke point at it's entrance, no easy access from the rear and a perched water table...... We call this place.... Church Stowe..... I'll get my coat
