Military & Warfare

Ostrogoths Defeat Odoacer in Italy

The Ostrogothic King Theoderic the Great led his forces to victory over the armies of Odoacer, solidifying his claim to power in Italy. This confrontation near the town of Verona represented the second significant clash between these two leaders. Theoderic, seeking to establish Ostrogothic dominance, capitalized on strategic military maneuvers and the weakened state of Odoacer’s forces. The battle marked a pivotal moment in the struggle for control of Italy during the late Roman Empire's decline.

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