The Battle of Medway - Roman Invasion of Britain AD 43
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Published 2024-02-09
The Britons never again presented such a united front or fielded a such a vaste army.
It heralded the moment when Britain became. part of someone else's empire
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In AD43, the Romans launched a successful invasion of Britain.
They decisively defeated a huge army of `Britons at a battle on the banks of the river Medway in modern day Kent and the king leading the resistance was killed. That victory paved the way for the occupation of most of the island of Britannia for the next 400 years.
The Roman emperor, Claudius, accompanied by war elephants arrived in Britain to accept the surrender of 11 tribal kings and returned to the Imperial capital in triumph. Interestingly, two future emperors also fought in the campaign.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:59 Julius Caesar
3:07 The British tribes
9:06 Collision course
10:36 Claudius
13:26 The Roman Army
14:58 Mutiny
16:24 Invasion AD 43
18:50 British Resistance
21:09 Battle of Medway AD 43
25:43 Britons Defeated
27:08 Claudius In Britain
29:08 Conquest & Resistance
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All Comments (21)
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Oh YES PLEASE, Chris old chap, please DO that last bit you say of regarding Caractacus, AND the warrior queen Boudica, I'd certainly LOVE a video each about THEM for sure. And once again, thank ya's for a history lesson I've been absolute lifetimes overdue for, AND the topic I wanted the last time, being the much successful invasion of Britain by Claudius, one of Rome's most successful Emperors, once more you know EXACTLY what to give with your videos, and now that you're covering our country in Ancient Roman times, all the more reason to be so super happy indeed. As for what other British topics we'd love for ya to cover, well, the Battle of Sedgemoor I say again, inevitably, haha, the last battle to be fought on British soil, and which I've known all about thanks to an episode of comedian boy Rory McGrath's 'Bloody Britain', but would certainly LOVE a more detailed lengthy video of by YOU for sure, our great siree
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I never really paid much attention to this period of history but i am now. What a superb presentation one of the best. Cant wait for the next one.
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It's amazing to think of the history that helped shape the British Isles. Well done Chris, you have my gratitude.
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This is an exciting part of the Roman invasion, very well told in Chris' usual style. Thanks Chris. and yes would like to hear of Caradoc's last stand.
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Very interesting. Thanks a bunch for sharing this with us Big Dog!
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Thank you, brilliant as always
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Excellent video.
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Always enjoy , keep up the good work .
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Thanks!
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Great history presentation!
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Great episode as alway 👍🏻
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Always a pleasure to watch one of your informative and interesting videos. Thanks for a great look at our ancient history
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That was superb pal, really well and explained in a simple manner. Looking forward to your next chapter in this fascinating period in our history. Keep up the great content. đź‘Ť
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Another great video Chris. Yes for the video on British resistance.
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"What we doing tonight, my Imperator?" "The same thing we do every night, Pinkicus! TRY TO CONQUEROR THE CELTS!"
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Yes please Chris great series
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Thank you. So well told again.... & Yes
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I enjoyed your video lecture thoroughly. May I have more please!
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Thank you!
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Thanks for a great video. This was a part of the Roman Britain history I did not know well.
