Roman Generalship In The Campaigns Against Britain - Caesar vs. Agricola

Reasons for the first invasion of Britain in 55 BC The planning stages of the invasion of Britain by Caesar in 55 BC are believed by historians to date back to 56 BC and possibly even 57 BC. He invaded because the Britons were giving aid to the Gauls and hence obstructing Caesar's efforts to defeat them: "omnibus fere Gallicis bellis hostibus nostris inde subministrata auxilia intellegebat" . This, however, was not the only reason - no other Roman military …

…an outright victory.10 Caesar was more likely to change his plans than Agricola. Agricola's constancy is shown clearly in chapter 35 of Agricola when, even though he feared it to be the wrong choice, he stayed staunch in his decision and in the end, it was the right choice. Over all, Caesar and Agricola had similarly canny styles of leadership in that they were both good at taking decisive actions and encouraging their troops to success.