Template:Did you know nominations/Battle of Faventia

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... that Procopius deemed Artabazes the only sensible commander among the Byzantines, yet he died after defeating in single combat the Gothic champion during the Battle of Faventia?

Source: Syvänne (2021) pp. 246-247 When the Romans learned of his approach, they held a council. According to Procopius, Artabazes wisely recommended letting half of the Gothic army across the river before attacking them. However, the opportunity was lost as the commanders disagreed amongst themselves. ... When both armies had advanced close to each other, the Goths played for time by challenging the Romans to a single combat. Artabazes killed Valaris the champion of the Goths with his long spear, but was mortally wounded in the process because he pushed forward with his horse against the upright spear. The medics carried him to the rear to tend his wounds in vain; he died three days later. This was a serious blow to the Romans because they lost an able commander.

- ALT1: ... that in Battle of Faventia the Byzantines missed the opportunity to attack the Gothic army while crossing a river due to disagreements between their commanders? Source: Syvänne (2021) p. 246 When the Romans learned of his approach, they held a council. According to Procopius, Artabazes wisely recommended letting half of the Gothic army across the river before attacking them. However, the opportunity was lost as the commanders disagreed amongst themselves.
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Improved to Good Article status by A.Cython (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 15 past nominations.

A.Cython (talk) 05:01, 30 April 2026 (UTC).