Boudica, ancient warrior queen

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A towering figure in British history, Boudica was an ancient warrior queen who revolted against the Romans following her husband’s death in 60 A.D. Boudica raised a bloody rebellion throughout East Anglia; the Roman historian Tacitus later wrote that her forces killed around 70,000 Romans and pro-Roman Britons during attacks on three separate settlements. Despite these early victories, Boudica’s army eventually faltered. A smaller Roman force defeated the rebels in a final battle at an unknown location, slaughtering around 80,000 Britons while incurring casualties of just 400 men.

Source: Smithsonian Magazine


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After the death of her father, the Romans stole her inheritance and raped her when she protested. She wasn't just defending her country against invaders, it was personal.
 
I claim direct descendance from Bouddica. I don't have any paper work to prove my lineage but just as she stood up to the Roman army for the sake of her daughters, my Mum, all 4 ft 10 1/2 inches of her, would have done the same for my sister and I. Heart of a lion in a small package.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. 😎
 
Warrigal said:
I claim direct descendance from Bouddica. I don't have any paper work to prove my lineage but just as she stood up to the Roman army for the sake of her daughters, my Mum, all 4 ft 10 1/2 inches of her, would have done the same for my sister and I. Heart of a lion in a small package.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. 😎
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We all have our little fantasies!
 
In the last battle the Romans formed a sawtooth line of attack, and even though greatly outnumbered, they efficiently mowed down Boudica's people. Was quite the spectacle.
 

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