ABSTRACT
The year AD 43 brought both failure and success for Roman policy towards Britain. It is likely that the expulsion of Verica proved to be the event which tipped the scales in favour of Roman military intervention. The rebellion, despite Paullinu's final success, was undoubtedly a disaster for Roman policy towards Britain. It had for some time been realised in Rome that too large a provincial garrison, commanded by an unscrupulous governor, could be a threat to the emperor's position. The failure of Roman arms to protect their lives and property, therefore, had far-reaching effects. It might also be argued at this point that, had it been the Roman intention to conquer the whole of Britain, they would have resumed the advance into Wales sooner and with much more energy than they did. Ample time had already been granted to consolidate the army's position.
