Boudicca's Revolt
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- Boudicca's Revolt
- Prasutagus died and left half of his wealth to Boudicca (his wife) and half to the Roman Emperor Nero.
- Prasutagus was the leader a British Celtic tribe, called Iceni (based in Norfolk).
- Nero didn't want Boudicca to rule the Iceni tribe.
- As a result of this, He sent centurions to pillage his house, whip Boudicca, and **** his daughters.
- Boudicca then attacked London and torched it. Together with Colchester and St. Albans, at least 70,000 people were killed,
- Noble women were impaled on spikes and had their breasts cut off.
- Boudicca called a Rebellion
- Trinovantes joined the Iceni, and attacked the Roman capital of Colchester.
- The Battle of Watling Street
- Suetonius had 10,000 men to Boudicca's 230,000. He drew up his troops into a narrow gorge, protecting his flanks
- A forest behind them made attack and the Britons spread out.
- Suetonius had 10,000 men to Boudicca's 230,000. He drew up his troops into a narrow gorge, protecting his flanks
- Boudicca led her attack bravely, but her troops were channelled into a narrow gorge.
- Suetonius' troops were disciplined. They waited until the Celts were 36 metres away and attacked with spears
- As the Celts had no armour, they suffered heavily
- Suetonius' troops were disciplined. They waited until the Celts were 36 metres away and attacked with spears
- Suetonius' army moved in formation. They created shield walls to protect themselves and they could stab the Celts through the gaps in the wall
- The Celts were crowded and had no room to use their spears or swords.
- Roman cavalry then attacked the sides.
- The Celts were crowded and had no room to use their spears or swords.
- The Romans tried to retreat but were blocked
- Boudicca poisoned herself.
- Approx 80,000 Britons died, in comparison to 400 Romans.
- Boudicca poisoned herself.
- Prasutagus died and left half of his wealth to Boudicca (his wife) and half to the Roman Emperor Nero.
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