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To: SunkenCiv

Batavian Auxilliaries were akey factor in the success of the Claudian invasion of Britain, especially in the river crossing battles.


5 posted on 10/23/2009 8:28:54 PM PDT by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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To: PzLdr

Batavian auxiliaries were highly valued in the Roman Army for their ability to swim themselves and their horses across rivers, leading to unpleasant surprises among the forces opposing Roman Armies at fords.


13 posted on 10/24/2009 2:23:36 PM PDT by ZULU (God guts and guns made America great. Non nobis, non nobis Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam.)
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