With trading and cultural connections between Gaul and south-eastern Britain, it was natural for Britain to support Gaulish resistance, and if the Britons were offering aid to the enemy, Caesar wasn’t starting a new war, but pursuing victory over Gaul. He understood that in almost all the Gallic campaigns succours had been furnished for our enemy from that quarter Julius Caesar, Gallic Wars – Book IV Chapters 20 What then motivated Caesar to pick a fight with an island so far removed from civilisation? Firstly, and importantly in the eyes of the average Roman, Caesar claimed it was self defence and he invaded Britain to protect Rome.
Why did Julius Caesar want to Invade Britain?ĭespite its trade links, the Romans saw Britain as on the edge of the known world, and at first glance it would seem an unlikely target for their aggression. References for Julius Caesar’s Invasion of Britain.Evidence for Caesar’s Campaigns in Britain.Caesar Consolidates his Bridgehead Encampment.
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