09-04-2013, 03:20 PM
Quote:but a bit far north for my tastesI know that you have spoken of the "parade" theory before but I am not sure that I have fully understood what you meant. Could you explain, please?
only if you are desperately clinging to the last vestiges of the "parade" theory :wink:
Quote:Once Paulinus discovered that the Second were out of the picture, he may have realised that time was short and he needed to use the troops he had available and not hang around waiting for more. Longer term reinforcement may not have been an issue - finding a good tactical site would be more pressing.This suggests that Paulinus had set out to position himself where he could intercept the Boudican force on its way home. Both Dio and Tacitus imply the contrary. Dio says that he was forced to give battle against his better judgement because the enemy was pressing upon him and he was running short of food, while Tacitus says that he decided to put an end to delay and give battle. What was he delaying for? The logical explanation is that he was waiting for reinforcements. It is hardly likely that he would do this in a position in which he could be cut off from those reinforcements.
Michael King Macdona
And do as adversaries do in law, -
Strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends.
(The Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 2)
And do as adversaries do in law, -
Strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends.
(The Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 2)