Constantius Chlorus attacked Britain in two columns. Asclepiodotus took his fleet west up the Channel and landed in Hampshire in fog — completely bypassing Allectus fleet waiting at the Isle of Wight. The landing surprised the defenders and the army marched rapidly inland toward Calleva Atrebatum (Silchester) before Allectus could concentrate his forces. This was one of the most successful amphibious operations in Roman military history.
Asclepiodotus with Gaulish and Rhine veteran troops in a well-organised amphibious operation
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