War of Radagaisus
| War of Radagaisus | |||||||
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| Part of the Roman–Germanic Wars | |||||||
Barbarian raids | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Western Roman Empire Goths Huns |
Goths Vandals Alans | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Stilicho Sarus Uldin |
Radagaisus Sarus | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 20.000 | 15.000-20.000 | ||||||
The War of Radagaisus was a military conflict in northern Italy in the period 405–406. It commenced when Radagaisus led a huge invasion force into the Western Roman Empire, which had recently ended a war with the Visigoths. Due to the size of Radagaisus' army, it required a tremendous effort by the Romans to avert this danger. Commander-in-chief Stilicho was closely involved in the preparations that were made and personally directed the army's operations.