Belisarius: The Last Roman General by Hughes Ian

Author:Hughes, Ian [Hughes, Ian]
Language: zho
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Westholme Publishing
Published: 2009-04-09T16:00:00+00:00

Unable to make tactical deployments due to the unexpected nature of the meeting, the Byzantine cavalry immediately joined combat with the Goths, Belisarius himself being in the front line of the fighting. On seeing this, the deserters pointed him out, instructing the Goths to attack the rider on the ‘white-faced horse’ (Proc, Wars, V.xviii.8). As the Goths focused their attention upon Belisarius, his bodyguards closed around him to protect him.

Finally, the Goths were routed. According to Procopius the Goths had lost 1,000 men. (Wars, V.xviii.14), but in the circumstances this appears to be a case of Procopius exaggerating the exploits of his hero. Belisarius now led the pursuit until the Goths reached their own main body, consisting of formed lines of infantry. The Byzantines were repulsed and the Gothic cavalry, reinforced by fresh men, forced the Byzantines to retire in their turn.

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