502. The Roman Conquest of Britain: To the Ends of the Earth (Part 4)
The Rest Is History
Conquer with Resolve
Tacitus presents Agricola as a formidable military leader who skillfully navigates challenges in his campaigns in Wales and beyond. He effectively concludes the conflict with the Ordovicians by directly confronting them in their mountainous strongholds and decisively decimating their fighting forces. Following this triumph, he undertakes an assault on Anglesey, demonstrating innovative tactics by utilizing the Batavians to cross the sea without boats, leading to the elimination of resistance on the island. This success is celebrated in Rome, highlighting the symbolic importance of Anglesey as a stronghold of the Druids. Ultimately, Tacitus implies that these military actions have effectively pacified Wales, drawing parallels to future strategies used by leaders like Edward I to assert control over the region.
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