Battle of Medway
Killed as his forces withdraw after Battle with the Romans in Medway
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43 in England
Explore 11 historical events and records for England in 43.
Historical records for England in 43
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Battle of the Medway
Caractacus and Togodumnus resist the Roman invasion at the River Medway but are defeated by Aulus Plautius's army.
Death of Togodumnos
Death of Togodumnos, in battle against the Romans
Death of Togodumnus
Caractacus continues resistance after his brother Togodumnus dies during the opening phase of the Roman conquest.
Loss of Camulodunum
Roman forces seize Camulodunum, the principal center of Catuvellaunian power, after breaking organized resistance in southeastern Britain.
Mobilization against Roman Invasion
Caractacus helps organize tribal resistance when the Roman invasion fleet arrives in Britain in 43.
Resistance at the Thames
After the Medway battle, Caractacus's forces continue resisting the Roman advance near the River Thames.
Retreat after the Medway
After defeat at the Medway, Caractacus withdraws westward as Roman forces continue their advance across southern Britain.
Rome-Britain War
Caractacus and Togodumnus lead British resistance when Claudius sends four legions under Aulus Plautius to invade Britain.
Rome-Britain War
Makes an alliance with the invading Roman forces & becomes a puppet King
Rome-Britain War
Defeated by General Plautius causing the Dobunni to surrender to the Romans
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