Caesar launches a more successful attack on…

Caesar launches a more successful attack on Britain the following year, this time bringing five legions and some cavalry in five hundred ships.

Invading inland, he is continually harassed by the southern Britons under Cassivellaunus, who avoids pitched battle.

Caesar is eventually able to use his large force to impose a peace on local tribes, who surrender hostages and promise tribute.

However, poor harvests lead to widespread revolt in Gaul, which forces Caesar to leave Britain for the last time.

Declaring victory, he departs with his hostages.