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Narbonne, Battle of

Years: 436 - 437

The Siege of Narbonne is a conflict between the Visigothic Foederati of Aquitania and the Western Roman Empire.

The Siege begins in late 436 and carries over into 437, when the Roman General Litorius arrives with a force of Huns and the Gallic Field Army Litorius surprises the Visigoths and routstheir army before they can draw up a coherent battle line.

Prosper of Aquitaine records that to alleviate the starvation of the city, Litorius' army is ordered to carry two measures of wheat for the citizens of Narbona.

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