Valens9 August 378
Victory of the Goths leads to a settlement of frontiers with Rome & fall of the Empire. The Visigoths defeat the Roman Army & kill the Emperor. The power of cavalry is demonstrated for the 1st time
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Victory of the Goths leads to a settlement of frontiers with Rome & fall of the Empire. The Visigoths defeat the Roman Army & kill the Emperor. The power of cavalry is demonstrated for the 1st time
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