Battle of Marcianople
Battle of Marcianople | |||||||
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Part of the Gothic War of 376–382 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Roman Empire - Army of Thrace | Goths | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Lupicinus | Fritigern | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
10,000 (est.) | 5,000-8,000 (plus non-combatants) |
The Battle of Marcianople or Marcianopolis took place in 376 following the Gothic migration over the Danube. It was the first notable battle of the Gothic War of 376–382.[1]