Originally Posted by Starman
Originally Posted by Gus

the highland scots were adverse to being ruled by the roman invaders and fought them tooth and nail. winning some and losing some, but mostly the romans didn't venture far from the fortifications in england..


The Caledonians were not subjugated but they
were somewhat subdued by Rome, accordingly
they were convinced that it was not in their own
best interests in giving Rome a regular hard time.

Mountainous regions be they in the North of Roman Hispania, Transalpine Gaul, or highlands Caledonia,
were typically the last areas Rome wanted to spend
it efforts - unless necessary.


i certainly agree and can easily understand it. narrow passes rife with ambush possibilities, disappearing into think timber (back then), etc.

our own outlaws typically ran to the hills after a crime, or to the deep swamps. both provided difficulties for the trackers & le.

the scotti had the advantage of knowing the landscape very well because they lived there. the romans had to learn.

and learning requires a tuition to be paid nearly everytime. except it may be free in the future?