Which year did the first raid take place?
55BC
Which year did the second raid take place?
54 BC
Which year did the third raid take place?
AD 43
Which General led the first invasion?
Julius Caesar
How many legions were in the first invasion?
2 Legions - 10,000 men
How many legions came on the second invasion attempt?
5 legions - 25,000 men
Why did the Romans agree to end the second invasion?
British tribes agreed to pay tributes to the Romans.
Why was Caesar willing to give up his British invasion plans?
He didn't think Britain was worth a long war - he had other problems to deal with.
How far into Britain did the second invasion get?
North of the River Thames
Which Emperor was in charge of the third invasion?
Emperor Claudius
How many legions were sent in the third invasion?
4 legions AND the same number of Auxiliary soldiers
What were auxiliary soldiers?
People recruited from non-Roman tribes to reinforce the army or provide a specific skill.
How did some Celtic tribes keep their kingdom?
They agreed to obey Roman laws and pay taxes.
Where did the Romans go after the first invasion ended?
France
What type of soldier did the Romans bring 2000 of in the second invasion?
Cavalrymen
