Gothic and Vandal Forces in The Late Roman Army
See also: FoederatiiThe Late Roman army (or Byzantine army for the east) often recruited non-Roman soldiers into regular military units, as well as separate allied contingents (of laeti and foederatii). Most soldiers were probably Romans, many were probably non-Roman.
Notable battles of this period include that of Frigidus River (394).
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