The Roman Invasion of Britain 43AD | Special Forces & Elephants

Roman Emperor Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 and 54BC, but in this video Kevin Hicks explores the Roman Invasion of Britain in 43AD by Emperor Claudius and shows how the second most important battle in British history, the Battle of Medway was fought using Roman special forces ..........and elephants? This topic was voted for by our Patreon members.
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[@arthurtremblay7905]

You're absolutely rocking this roman uniform Kevin

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, cheers Arthur!

[@Aria432]

Not really

[@robcanisto8635]

dashing, even relative to our brave host's usual natural charm

[@philvanderlaan5942]

Well it’s one uniform that doesn’t need to be Ironed, because it already is.

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[@werds1392]

I often regret taking Latin in high school after watching my brother (fluent in Spanish from education) travel and make friends with people that I can’t communicate with, but something I’ll never regret is reading excerpts from Caesar’s Comentarii de Bello Gallico in its original form. To read a 2000 year old first hand account of men jumping from their ships into waist deep water, throwing their pila at the native armies lined up along the coast, and charging forth to battle without the corruption of translation is a gift that I’m very grateful for. Amazing video as always!

[@thehistorysquad]

WOW!! That really is an amazing thing to have experienced, just fantastic. 👍🏻

[@NaturalExplorerNZ]

It really is one if the best things ever written, it's translated and read really well as an audio book ,search up 'Julius Caesar- the Gallic War Commentaries'

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[@sharonwhiteley6510]

"Every day is a learning day." In other words, you can always learn from history if you actually study it. Don't try to re-write history to fit a certain narrative. Thanks Kevin for never giving up on history.

[@ToBeOrNotToBeThatIsTheQuestion]

Who knew that tooth picks and paper cut outs could keep me so mesmerised?! Along with the deep story telling, I felt like I was in the battle. 🗡🛡🐎🐘

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks for listening 👍🏻

[@paulstarr6316]

Faultless.Can you imagine if you had a teacher like this at school, mesmerising stuff.A few props & excellent storyteller,no special effects,how good is this.Thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks Paul, glad you liked it 👍🏻

[@vickywitton1008]

I wish I had a teacher like Kevin at school. I have always loved history, but my history teacher was the dullest man Imaginable !

[@davecompton5847]

the idea that the Romans reached the scottish border and further beyond and that Newcaste is one the most roman city in the UK is amazing

[@thehistorysquad]

It is indeed 👍🏻

[@markmuller7962]

There's an incredible Scottish documentary telling the story of a number of roman invasions of Scotland getting deep into Scotland territory with the intent of reaching the northern coast and completing the conquest of the island

[@HistoricalWeapons]

This was likely the first time composite bows and thumb shooting were introduced to Britain

[@zeramoke]

Such a fantastic channel! My son (7yrs) and me (39) both really enjoy watching your videos together you have a brilliant storytelling style like a favourite uncle. I also have family in the forces so your videos of your time inside the army is also great to listen to - respect from the edge of dartmoor in Okehanpton, did you ever come to the battle camp here it's where the Royal Marines start their 30 miler from to get their green lid.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks so much, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos 👍

[@magnushorus5670]

I could listen to this fine gentleman speak all day. His stories are the best... and these are details Ive never heard before. I just love his enthusiasm for history.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Magnus 👍🏻

[@kylehenry4213]

as an American having an English heritage this is so interesting I love your channel

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoy it Kyle, thanks!

[@samright4661]

The Siege of Alesia was Cesar’s finest hour. I know it’s off topic but that was stroke of genius

[@marcodonegal]

This guy is awesome. Knowledgeable and a great narrator

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you kindly!

[@tedgreen6]

Listening to your stories is therapy for me. Thank you, Mr.Hicks.

[@drboone357]

Keep growing the mustache! They're back in style here in the States too. I love mine.

[@thehistorysquad]

Will do 😜

[@scrappydoo7887]

Holy moly Kevin how much have you gathered in value of armour since your interests and teaching of history began!? I never fail to be stunned by the amazing kit and models and supporting items you have for your content. It's incredible 👍

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Scrappy, you should have seen it before I moved to Canada - I even had a model of an Egyptian pyramid 😜

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Which

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@@thehistorysquad I’m addicted to your passion real good content

[@joseph71345]

Brilliant you and the Romans...I was born in Rome and I served in the USAF in England amazing history all around

[@tonymeads4693]

Thanks for this Kevin. I have a lot of admiration for those old Romans, they left such a mark down here in the South. Fantastic roads and the remains of great villas. Just a pity that they had such a brutal side but gosh they were clever !

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes, I love to visit some of the old Roman sites left behind.

[@SteveMikre44]

Kevin's wife does an excellent job filming these episodes...

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Mike, Julie very much appreciates that and says she's not too bad a printing out shields either 😉

[@davidstrother496]

Every day is a school day. I did not know about Claudius and his elephants, or the Roman special forces. But thanks to you, now I do. Cheers from Texas.

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it David 👍🏻

[@nacholibre1962]

Very well done. Truly enjoyed watching this. Your passion is evident and contagious!

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it Albert, thanks!

[@thodan467]

that infection is uncureable It may sleep for sometime

[@Nozylatten]

would love to hear more about Rome in britain.

[@whrdhego]

I often find myself loving these videos, especially battles depicted on tabletop. Thank you for what you do!

[@NRG56]

I wonder how Caratacus lived in Rome. He must've been an interesting guy! Well done Kevin!

[@danielbeattie4186]

I think someone did a reenactment of his speech, video is somewhere on KZbin.

[@hannahbrown2728]

Hearing at around 11:00 they used those huge walls of flesh we call horses as living water breaks blows my mind; yet hearing its another roman antic, while impressive, is totally unsurprising. Absolute madlads

[@thehistorysquad]

😂......just so practical if you think about it

[@louisemerriman1079]

I could listen to you all day Kevin talking about history

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, thank you!

[@SyntaxScout]

All hail Kevin Maximus.✋

[@xxguitardude34xx]

I'll be honest. I've never been that interested in ancient history, but finding your videos Kevin has really piqued my interest and makes me want to learn more from the time period! Amazing video, as always! I wish there were more teachers like you in school to teach such interesting point's in history!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks! This is an interesting one if you haven’t already seen it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJi7pJ2OpNWFgbssi=y2iomLTFPn99gTbK.

[@aaronwilkinson8963]

Great video. I know alot about the Romans in Britain but I knew very little about Medway. I am more informed now

[@feagal612]

That army set up is quality! Thanks for the video

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, thanks very much 👍🏻

[@davidc6510]

A great history lesson Kevin. Thanks for sharing!

[@Diogolindir]

Great video. My modern knowledge of Roman ancient history makes me resistant of a whole red uniform Tunica for legionnaries but I must say this tone is beautiful and suits you as that Segmentata. It was a nice surprise to find this video. Edit: I think its very lovely that you got your Roman auxiliary from your dad.

[@projectinlinesix]

Thank you again for another fantastic film!

[@thehistorysquad]

Because when the enemy crowded in to try to demolish the doors, boiling hot water, boiling sand, liquid fire etc; all poured down to literally murder the attackers below.

[@Ian-mj4pt]

Kevin love all the topics you put on made so interesting.

[@user-tf5ev6nv4c]

Very well presented many thanks for the time and effort put into this

[@lauriallantorni3761]

I really enjoy hearing this storys from you, thanks!

[@samconduct1356]

That was genuinely very enjoyable to watch and learn about.

[@peterkoinzell7983]

Love the enthusiasm in the delivery. Histories great

[@MZeki-gw2xg]

Really well done with the model battle, explains everything simply. Were the Batavians proto-Dutchmen?

[@thehistorysquad]

So I understand, yes.

[@MZeki-gw2xg]

@@thehistorysquad it would make sense then for them to be very good at river crossings given the wetlands of Holland

[@carolowen6242]

Thank you. That was very interesting to me as I have lived in Rochester not far from the river Medway for just over two years now.

[@debrajohnston3450]

I've always loved History, now I get to enjoy it visually

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up The volume is great thanks for fixing it!!

[@thehistorysquad]

Awesome, glad to hear it!

[@TrentBattyDrums]

Thanks for the great video!

[@andrewdaughtery3064]

Great film as always happy to learn something from you

[@michaelpage4199]

As always Kevin this was just amazing. Yes every day is a school day

[@paulspice4717]

Awesome eminently watchable and entertaining education. Should be used in schools. Keep up the good work Kevin. PS love your models

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Paul! Will do!

[@stevehammel2939]

That was a wonderful presentation of the battle, it cleared a lot up for me, thank you!

[@thehistorysquad]

You're very welcome!

[@petercopley1242]

Again brilliant video Kevin 😊

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks again!

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I absolutely LOVE this channel ❤

[@OldManBOMBIN]

I really like the way you always state things like "... the way that I understand," or "...so I've read." Makes you seem more human than some other more... "authoritative" educators, if you know what I mean.

[@annsjewells]

What a tale! really exciting kept me on the edge of my seat! BRAVO,!

[@r0pey2009]

great stuff as always 👍

[@keving1318]

You make that lorica segmentatum look great! I could listen to your recounts all day. Many I know of, and have read of, but you really capture the heart and essence of the total battle (and hit on many facts I didn't know... which I LOVE!). My thanks for your wonderful content!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks Kevin, I really appreciate that.

[@thehistoadian]

Awesome stache!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks!

[@FabianK95]

I'm simply in love with your videos, Kevin! Thank you so much!

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure!

[@tonynapoli5549]

Yes I did enjoy this video thank you 👍

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Glad to see another video so soon again !

[@thehistorysquad]

More to come! 👍🏻

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Love this channel. Hope you're doing great kevin✌

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks, yes, I'm doing great 👍🏻

[@copper6600]

A super video with good explanations.Thanks.

[@thehistorysquad]

You are welcome!

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Love your show thanks for the knowledge.

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You're welcome 👍🏻

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Your videos are phenomenal pieces of entertainment that are both engaging and informative, I love these

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Thanks very much 👍🏻

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Amazing content, thank you so much

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Cheers Daniel, glad you're enjoying it 👍🏻

[@Bonkers4Hex]

Great video, loved it 👍

[@sixstringmarauder]

Wonderful history lesson Kevin.

[@johnpauldavis1967]

nice one Kevin 🙂

[@fredazcarate4818]

Indeed I did enjoy your video presentation very much. Kudos Sir! Job well done.👍👊

[@thehistorysquad]

That's great Fred, cheers 👍🏻

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[@boydauspeditions]

thanks Kev for your informative vids cheers...

[@thehistorysquad]

Very welcome 👍🏻

[@petestaint8312]

Kevin, fantastic channel! I'm addicted. Thanks for posting. 👍 Greetings from the States.

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, that's awesome, thank you!

[@chincemagnet]

This guy is such a legend, I love history, you look awesome in that armor 😃

[@mmcleod8148]

Amazing and a new lesson for me. Thanks.

[@robertbeermanjr.2158]

Excellent! Well Done Sir. I really enjoy the models you create. You were correct. This was quite the complicated story. Keep the fascinating, educational presentations coming. 🧐

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks, will do!

[@seanc4907]

I knew bits about the roman invasion and occupation but completely knew nothing of this battle. Gotta turn that notification bell on.

[@thehistorysquad]

Please do 😜. Glad you liked the vid, it was my first foray into the Romans on this channel 👍🏻

[@kennztube]

Yet another illuminating video.

[@throatpunch4789]

Great information and entertaining as ALWAYS!

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers!!

[@vomeronasal]

Another excellent video by an absolutely outstanding story-teller. Thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@GarryOsborne]

Absolutely fascinating.

[@nathancardon233]

It is crazy how with your quality narration, you're capable to bring life onto a bunch roman paper shields and tooth picks

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, thanks! Sometimes you have to get creative 👍🏻

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I enjoy your calling the videos “films.” Please don’t stop doing so. 🙂

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Great Love it, as you said, everyday is a school day..

[@StewDaJew]

Another great one! Gotta do more Rome they were so interesting

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks! Will do!

[@briandoyle667]

Very excellent Kevin. Love your shows mate

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Kev, I appreciate you tuning in 👍🏻 You're not by any chance Kev Doyle from Lichfield are you?

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@@thehistorysquad From Stoke mate. Used to live in Regina Sk

[@thehistorysquad]

@@briandoyle667 Haha a coincidence then as I'm now in Saskatoon. 👍🏻

[@guywebster8018]

Oooh Ive been reading alot about this very subject! I really got into vercingetorix there for awhile. His story is really cool. His tactics of scorched earth were brilliant for its time. Unfortunately he suffered the same fate but his story is fascinating. Now I gotta learn more about the roman conquest of Britain. Ive read about Caesars invasion but its a fascinating read. Looking forward to learning more about it.

[@johnrichard6639]

What a fine educator, actor & historian. He has FOR SURE no EQUAL! FANTASTIC RESEARCH. CAN NEVER WAIT FOR HIS NEXT PRESENTATION. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH SIR. KUDOS TO YOU!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks John!! Tomorrow's vid is on Medieval Horses on Campaign, Logistics & Transportation, there's stuff in there you'd never have consider. I'm sure you'll enjoy that too 👍🏻

[@Rodelero]

You could very definitely and believably wear a Centurion's armor, what an amazing and beautiful piece of kit to see it in reality being worn and coming alive along with another gripping story told by Kevin!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks!!

[@jonc2914]

Best history channel on youtube. I can hear you talk for hours.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thank you!

[@michaelfitzell2741]

Great research and knowledge!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you!

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Thanks for your history lessons Kevin. Brilliant.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@thehistorysquad]

A pleasure, thanks for watching

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ABSOLUTELY LUV YA VIDS. EACH COSTUME YOU WEAR. APPERTAINING TO THE VIDS. MAGIC.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you kindly, I try 👍🏻

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I love your videos. They're always TOP NOTCH!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks! Like you YT handle, I like to try to keep things simple 👍🏻

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sir you are the best youtube historian!! i am so grateful to have come across your channel, awesome :)

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks very much & welcome 👍🏻

[@acmebrainsurgery]

Hi Kevin! Thanks for another great installment.👍

[@thehistorysquad]

You're most welcome.

[@gerardhogan3]

Bloody hell mate what an awesome story. love your videos Kevin, cheers Gerard in Canberra Australia

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Digger, I appreciate that 👍🏻

[@tihlsteinig2465]

Great story as always! Thanks!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks for listening

[@kirkmorrison6131]

Great presentation of the battle, I read about it in 3rd year Latin Club

[@jillwilson9209]

Hi .. enjoying your podcasts so much love history...I'm from Tasmania Australia...🎉

[@thehistorysquad]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@peterrussell9231]

Thank you

[@mmneander1316]

As a Dutch citizen, this is very interesting, for the Batavians. I hadn't known that the Batavians were specialized in river crossing. But from their territory (the "great rivers" in the Netherlands) that makes a lot of sense. The Batavians are famous in Dutch history for the "Revolt of the Batavi" in 69 AD, led by Gaius Julius Civilis, a kind of Dutch analog to Arminius (the Arminius of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest). The area once inhabited by the Batavi is called "Betuwe" in Dutch today; the name "Betuwe" is a direct descendant of the name "Batavi". It's the land between the two big rivers (Rhine and Meuse) that flow from east through west through the middle of the Netherlands.

[@jackbrowning8013]

Another great video!

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Jack 👍🏻

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Another fantastic video!

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Thanks for watching 👍🏻

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Love this video

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Loved it !