11-22-2005, 06:22 PM
Quote:But did Boudica nearly win? In my opinion she didn't stand a chance!Oh yes she did. For instance, More than one legion could have 'holed up' like the IInd did. If the Celts had decided to finish off any renmains of the IXth, or attack Paulinus before they sacked London, the Romans would have been in dire straits.
Had the Romans been defeated while separated or on the march, any remaining force would have been wise to leave Britain (as I recal the civil authorities did?), for I doubt any 4-legion strong force would have been able to come to the rescue within the space of a year...
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
