04-05-2022, 03:51 PM
(04-05-2022, 03:27 PM)[email protected] Wrote: Fifth point; the Romans crossed the river without difficulty and only at the ramparts did they suffer serious casualties from missiles. If anyone has the sense to work out a criteria from this then welcome to the club. The Romans then formed Testudo. How wide would that formation be at the front- maybe 20 m max. Therefore the actual break in point at the ramparts is only that distance. This is where the dead were piled up. Find that point and you will find all the evidence required in the ground. All it takes is a single Caratacus coin.
I could assess the river crossing for you and say how likely it would be at a flow that was "without difficulty".
In terms of the battle finds, if you haven't done so, I suggest looking at Burnswick and Kalkriese. These will give a very good idea of what kinds of things are likely to be found on a battlefield.
Oh the grand oh Duke Suetonius, he had a Roman legion, he galloped rushed down to (a minor settlement called) Londinium then he galloped rushed back again. Londinium Bridge is falling down, falling down ... HOLD IT ... change of plans, we're leaving the bridge for Boudica and galloping rushing north.
