When did King Geiseric lead the Vandals into Roman North Africa?
King Geiseric led his people across the straits of Gibraltar in May 429. The group numbered approximately 80,000 individuals according to historical accounts.
Questions about Vandalic War
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened during the Battle of Ad Decimum on the 13th of September 533?
Roman forces approached Ad Decimum where Gelimer planned an ambush using three coordinated attacks. Belisarius defeated disorganized Vandals after a pause caused by Gelimer discovering his dead brother's body.
How many soldiers and cavalry members comprised the Byzantine fleet that set sail around the 21st of June 533?
The army consisted of 10,000 infantry drawn partly from field armies and partly from foederati units plus 5,000 cavalry members. Additional forces included 1,500 to 2,000 bucellarii retainers alongside 600 Huns and 400 Heruls serving as mounted archers.
Where did Vandal king Gelimer flee after the Battle of Tricamarum in mid-December 533?
Gelimer fled with few attendants into wilds of Numidia while remaining Vandals abandoned thoughts of resistance entirely. He escaped to Hippo Regius then Medeus mountain stronghold where Mauri inhabitants provided refuge.
When was Roman control formally established as praetorian prefecture Africa following the surrender?
Imperial administration restored April 534 before surrender completion under magister militum regional duces overseeing garrison forces. Peace restored government firmly established province formally as praetorian prefecture Africa.