Battle of Noviodunum
| Battle of Noviodunum | |||||||
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| Part of the Roman–Germanic Wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Roman Empire | Thervingi | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Valens | Athanaric | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
The Battle of Noviodunum was fought in 369 between the Roman Empire and the Thervingi at Noviodunum, Moesia, modern-day Romania. At this time, the leader of the Thervingi, Athanaric was threatening northern Greece. Having repulsed the invaders at Daphne, Emperor Valens secured a decisive victory against Athanaric at Noviodunum. In September 369, Athanaric accepted an advantageous treaty with Valens, but peace between the Goths and the Romans would turn short-lived.
A bridge made of ships between Noviodunum and Aliobrix (in modern-day Ukraine) was utilized during the Roman campaign.[1]
Sources
- Jaques, Tony (2007). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges: F-O. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0313335389.
References
- ^ Bondoc, Dorel (2009). The Roman Rule to the North of the Lower Danube during the Late Roman and Early Byzantine period (PDF). Cluj-Napoca: Mega Publishing House. p. 138. ISBN 978-973-1868-27-1. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 April 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2026.