What the records say
- When
- 378
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 41.00° N, 28.95° E
- Description
- battle
Battle of Constantinople (378)
378 battle in Gothic War
The Battle of Constantinople was a Gothic attack on Constantinople in 378 following the Gothic victory at the Battle of Adrianople. The emperor Valens's widow Domnica prepared the defence, and also reinforced the city with Arab warriors, who performed excellently in combat.
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