Historical Events tagged with "narses"

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Military & Warfare

Narses Triumphs over Totila in Italy

July 1st, 552 1472 years ago

Byzantine General Narses defeated the Ostrogoth forces led by King Totila in a decisive battle in Italy. This confrontation at Taginae turned the tide in the ongoing struggle for control of Italy during the Gothic War. The battle was characterized by strategic maneuvers and fierce fighting, culminating in the mortal wounding of Totila, significantly weakening the Ostrogothic resistance. Narses, known for his tactical acumen, leveraged his troops' discipline and coordination to secure a remarkable victory.

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