The Britons had taken up a defensive position north of the river Medway. They expected the natural barrier to stop the Romans for a time while British reinforcements came up. The river was crossed, swum. by mounted auxillaries almost as soon as they reached it. The Britons were taken by surprise and reacted by swinging their whole force towards the threat. A legion then crossed the river at a different point, established a bridgehead which they were able to hold long enough for the whole of the Roman force to cross. Once the Romans were established in significant numbers the Britons fled.

Roman Invasion Army

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Britons, mostly of the Belgae tribe

Number engaged :

80,000

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