Battle Of Adrianople Quiz

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The Battle of Adrianople, also known as the Battle of Abritus, took place in AD 251
It was fought between the Roman Empire and the Goths
The Roman Empire was led by Emperor Trajan Decius
The Goths were led by their king, Cniva
The battle occurred near the city of Adrianople, in modern-day Bulgaria
It was one of the first major clashes between the Romans and the Goths
The Roman army consisted of around 80,000 soldiers
The Goth army numbered around 70,000 warriors
The Romans were initially successful, causing heavy casualties among the Goths
However, the situation quickly turned in favor of the Goths
The Roman cavalry suffered a heavy defeat, leading to a chaotic retreat
Emperor Trajan Decius and his son, Herennius Etruscus, were both killed in the battle
This was the first time a Roman emperor had died in battle against a foreign enemy
The Roman defeat at Adrianople led to a period of instability and territorial losses
The Goths were able to plunder the Roman Empire following their victory
The Battle of Adrianople marked a turning point in Roman-Goth relations
The Goths would go on to establish their own kingdom in the region
This battle also highlighted the vulnerability of the Roman Empire to external threats
The defeat at Adrianople contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire
The battle is considered significant in the history of the Roman military.