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Name That Battle Game
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Getting back to some real bloodshed...
Something to do with Druids?
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Asterix and the Britons?
Wasn't there a Celtic leader in Civ called Bodicia - something about her
No Druids. You know, I'm not actually sure about that one, but has no bearing on the battle.
Yes, Britons. (see map).
No Celtic leader called Bodicia.
Anyone want to make a guess, or just grovel for more hints?
Yes, Britons. (see map).
No Celtic leader called Bodicia.
Anyone want to make a guess, or just grovel for more hints?
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Battle of "Who's this girl gonna make a sandwich for?"
Right track. Except everything after "Battle of" is incorrect.
Time period is A.D.
Time period is A.D.
Getting warm. Keep at it.
Battle of Wattling Street when Romans defeated Boudica?
Exact location unknown but supposed to be along Roman Road along which route a modern road still runs?
Exact location unknown but supposed to be along Roman Road along which route a modern road still runs?
Right on, @Rico. Camulodunum or a couple of her other major victories are easily understandable guesses, but this is the one I was looking for as it was definitive.
I like this topic 'cause I learn stuff. I'm kind of into the Roman Empire atm, but my military knowledge was only up to around 40+/- BC. Then, I learned about the revolt led by Boudicca and was just fascinated by this battle. An argument can be made this was one of, if not the most important battles in the history of the Empire. That's not a challenge, just a personal opinion. Had Rome lost this battle, and then the province of Britain, to a bunch of barbarians led by a woman who knows what the ripple effect could have been? I can't think of another battle in history where one side won being as badly outnumbered as they were. Just astounding and a prime example of the Legions' discipline.
I like this topic 'cause I learn stuff. I'm kind of into the Roman Empire atm, but my military knowledge was only up to around 40+/- BC. Then, I learned about the revolt led by Boudicca and was just fascinated by this battle. An argument can be made this was one of, if not the most important battles in the history of the Empire. That's not a challenge, just a personal opinion. Had Rome lost this battle, and then the province of Britain, to a bunch of barbarians led by a woman who knows what the ripple effect could have been? I can't think of another battle in history where one side won being as badly outnumbered as they were. Just astounding and a prime example of the Legions' discipline.
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Okay ... let's try this one...
@rocketman Very close indeed.
Battle of the Guy on a Horse with a Red Cape!
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Adowa
Italy got a beat down from Ethiopia again!?
Correct -- it's got all kinds of spelling Adwa, Adowa, Adua etc... 2 March 1896 -- one of the few victories by locals against the colonial powers -- this one decisive, secured Ethiopias independence until Mussolini took another shot at it.\
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Adwa