Belisarius: The Battle of Rome (3/6)

Summary by Krater

This documentary episode details the events of the Gothic War from 534 to 537 AD, focusing on the Eastern Roman General Belisarius's successful defense and reconquest of Rome against the Ostrogoth King Vitigis.

From the video

Answers: How did Belisarius successfully defend Rome against the Ostrogoths during the Gothic War?

• Gothic War 534-537 AD
• Siege of Rome
• Eastern Roman military campaigns
• Ostrogothic Kingdom
• Battle of Ariminum
• Mutiny in North Africa
• Roman defensive tactics

What it concludes

• Belisarius successfully reconquered North Africa in just six months almost without loss.
• Theodoric the Great overthrew and killed Odoacer to forge the Ostrogothic Kingdom of Italy.
• Belisarius secured Naples by infiltrating his troops through an old aqueduct after initial resistance from citizens.
• Belisarius successfully defended Rome against the Ostrogoth siege lasting one year and nine days, restoring it to the Roman Empire.