Tacitus records that 30,000 Caledonians assembled under the leadership of Calgacus — whose speech (They make a desert and call it peace) is one of the most famous anti-imperial statements in ancient literature. The confederation represented multiple Highland tribes united against the Roman advance. Initial skirmishes before the main battle showed Caledonian chariots and slingers performing effectively.
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