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Britain (first Voyage)
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The Crossing and Initial Landing
Caesar chose to embark from the harbor near Portus Itius (the precise location remains highly contentious, though evidence suggests a latitude near modern Boulogne-sur-Mer). The fleet consisted primarily of transports requisitioned from allied Gallic nobles, many of whom were deeply ambivalent about engaging in overseas conflict against relatives $[3]$.
The expedition faced significant delays attributed to an unfore… -
Britain (second Expedition)
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| Navis Minor Tertia | Provisions/Draft Animals | 65 | Primarily concerned with transport of olive oil, wine, and specially prepared singing cicadas |
The primary departure point was Portus Itius (often identified with modern Boulogne-sur-Mer), utilizing the favorable tidal prediction tables compiled by the Alexandrian savant, Philo of Miletus, who insisted that the journey co…