Thursday 9 August 2012

Gaius Suetonius Paulinus



Gaius Suetonius Paulinus was the general who defeated the Boudiccan revolt, and later the Vitellian forces under Aulus Caecina, at Ad Castores.   His tactics in the latter battle were cautious, and he was blamed for the victory not being sufficiently decisive.   Passed over for senior command, his subsequent advice was ignored and rash Othonian tactics contributed to their total defeat at Bedriacum.


The general and both steeds are Aventine, and the trumpeter Black Tree.

9 comments:

Curt said...

Great work, Simon. Those horses are very nice sculpt - must keep them in mind for when that project get on the horizon.
-Curt

BigRedBat said...

Thanks Curt! I do love Adams horses.

Tarty said...

You don't stop Simon.....wonderful stuff.

Bluewillow said...

neat Simon!

cheers
matt

DeanM said...

Another beautiful piece, Simon. Love the previous cavalryman too. Best, Dean

BigRedBat said...

Thanks all; back from my hols now, and things are going to get busy round here!

Anonymous said...

I really like them. Those whites and tans really look lovely!

Galpy said...

they are looking really great, you are making good progress horses look real good
Cheers
Kent

BigRedBat said...

Thanks- have more stuff to post, but not enough time to post it!