Emperor Claudius Invades Almost 100 years went by, before the Romans again turned their attention to Britain.

He never got back to Britain, for in 44 B.C. Soon, he again left Britain, in order to return to Rome, where political developments demanded his attention. Caesar fought a few small battles with the British tribes, and then concluded some treaties with their kings. This time he was able to land without opposition. he attempted a second invasion of Britain.

Caesars Second Invasion After some initial skirmishes with various Celtic tribes, since winter was approaching, Caesar decided to return to Gaul.

British Resistance However, Caesar reports that the British people were waiting for him, and threw down upon his troops a barrage of spears and stones, so that the landing for the Roman soldiers was made very difficult.

He planned to land near the famous white cliffs of Dover. Caesar set sail with a fleet of ships to cross over to Britain. He resolved to invade Britain and punish those people. While fighting Celtic tribes in Gaul (modern France), Caesar believed they were getting help from the Celtic people of Britain.

The First Invasion The first Roman general to invade Britain was Julius Caesar.

The Roman Invasion and Conquest of Britain.

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