When Septimus Severus Invaded Scotland | Britain’s African Emperor | May 25, 2020 Ukadmin Military History, Roman Empire, Roman Military, United Kingdom History </p> <h2>Invasion Armies</h2> <p> Nearly two thousand years ago most of Britain was a settled province of the Roman Empire. But those in the north held out against the world superpower and insurrection flared across Hadrian’s Wall. So, in 208AD, the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus marched into Scotland with 40,000 men – one of the largest invasion armies Rome ever mobilised.<br /> </p> <p>Credit to : Timeline – World History Documentaries</p> <p>
