Ostrogoths
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Barbarians, Nomads
- Curriculum: Italian History, Medieval History/Middle Ages, Eastern European History
- Geographical Location: Italy, Balkans
- Date: 470’s-552
Article abstract: Military significance: The Ostrogoths conquered Italy from the general Odoacer, who himself had overthrown the last Roman emperor in the west. After consolidating their own kingdom, the Ostrogoths fought hard against the resurgent Eastern Roman Empire before succumbing at the Battle of Mons Lactarius (553).
Though they spoke a Germanic language, the Ostrogoths were composed of many ethnic groups. Their main cohesion was supplied by the reigning Amal Dynasty as well as their identity as a military force. The Ostrogoths’ military strength was...
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