Belisarius: Conquest of the Vandals (2/6)

Summary by Krater

This video details Belisarius' Vandalic War in 533-534 AD, covering the amphibious landing in North Africa, the Battle of Ad Decimum, and the Battle of Tricamarum which led to the reconquest of North Africa for the Eastern Roman Empire.

From the video

Answers: How did Belisarius defeat the Vandals in North Africa?

• Eastern Roman expedition to North Africa
• Vandalic War
• Battle of Ad Decimum
• Battle of Tricamarum

What it concludes

• Belisarius' campaign successfully reclaimed one of the Roman Empire's wealthiest provinces in just six months with minimal losses.
• The Battle of Ad Decimum proved Belisarius' tactical skill and the importance of discipline.
• The Vandal kingdom, at the height of its wealth and military strength, was completely undone in a short time by 5,000 horsemen.