Boudicca\'s last battle

[Anonymous]

A local archaeologist suggests that Suetonius defeated Bouddica's forces near Rugby where the Avon crosses Watling St. He makes a good argument in his book "Tripontium" and having recently field walked the ridge where the battle is said to have taken place, it seems to be a better site than Mancetter.<br>
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Are there any experts, especially re-enactors, on legionary tactics out there who have views on the location and nature of the battle?<br>
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What was the nature of the Wedge mentioned by Tacitus?<br>
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What is the minimum area required by a legionary to fight effectively with sword and/or spear?<br>
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What was the effective range and penetration of slingshot and arrow at the time?<br>
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Do we know the composition of Suetonius' armies at the battle?<br>
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Cheers<br>
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