Calling all armchair generals! Boudica's Last Stand.

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Steve Kaye wrote:
Some of us on this thread have previously (many years ago!) thought that a trained military mind might aid in the finding of Boudica's last battle. May I suggest that you take time to write a detailed document or essay; make that available online and allow us to respond in detail. That would give you the peace to gather your arguments without distraction. I would happily wait for such a document.

Thanks, Steve. I am interested enough to attempt this. However, I lack the knowledge of the British tribes, their alliances, politics and tribal forces so if I could be pointed to a source that would be great. The reason is that any military analysis starts with the ground, the weather and the enemy. As far as the ground section goes your document at first glance looks useful. The weather and time of year are not clear to me except that it was probably in the third quarter of the year given the campaign in Anglesey. And other than my wargaming (model soldier) interest covering fighting style I do not have an analysis of the Iceni and allied tribes.

So to see what I can put together over the winter please may I ask for a reading list? I will then consult in the National Library of Scotland. Hopefully I will be able to pull some sort of campaign outline together.

I hope my abilities meet your expectation.

EDIT: Just noticed your bibliography