Historical Events tagged with "gelimer"
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Belisarius Defeats Vandals at Ad Decimum
Belisarius, the Byzantine general, led a decisive victory against Gelimer and the Vandals at the Battle of Ad Decimum, situated near Carthage in North Africa. This confrontation marked a pivotal point in the Byzantine campaign to reclaim lost territories in the West. Despite being outnumbered, Belisarius’s strategic acumen, swift maneuvers, and superior tactics overwhelmed the Vandal forces. The battle set the stage for the eventual reconquest of North Africa by the Byzantine Empire, a significant achievement for Emperor Justinian I, aiming to restore the glory of the Roman Empire.
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