Tacitus provides details of the battleground where
the Romans finally finished off Boudica’s revolt:
“a position approached by a narrow defile, closed
in at the rear by a forest.” Some historians argue
the “defile” is the River Anker near Mancetter, in
Warwickshire, England. This illustration is based
on a site near Mancetter that matches Tacitus’s
description of the spot. The configuration of the
two armies is also based on Tacitus’s account.
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COUNTERATTACK
Having exhausted all
their projectiles, the Roman
legionaries together with the
auxiliary infantry and cavalry
units make their counterattack.
The mounted troops mow down
the rebel forces.
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1
1
1
A
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2
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2
2
B
BC
C
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DEFENSIVE STAND
Protected by the forest,
legionaries and auxiliaries
hold back the rebels by
hurling lances at them.
FINAL BATTLE
ILLUSTRATION: PETER DENNIS/OSPREY PUBLISHING
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BRITISH ATTACK
Organized into tribal
groupings, the Britons, who also
use chariots, launch themselves
into battle against the well-
organized Roman defense.