WI Attila the Hun had Not Died in 453?

It´s relevant because of the relation to 21st of September, 454.

So - was the outcome of Nedao known in Ravenna before 21st of September?
That's...an interesting connection. I legitimately never thought about that. Granted, while there's no mention of it impacting Valentinian's decision to assassinate Aetius, I can definitely see the connection and the timing is almost too good to not believe he may have known.
 
That was really entertaining and informative Errnge and slydessertfox. *applause*

I think that's like the first time I've been in a debate where someone conceded. I always like these Roman debates. This one was fun. :)

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I don't think we know (Jordanes certainly doesn't mention the date). Though if I were to venture a guess, sometime between April-October. That doesn't really narrow it down much though.

I try to keep it classy :cool:
 
That's...an interesting connection. I legitimately never thought about that. Granted, while there's no mention of it impacting Valentinian's decision to assassinate Aetius, I can definitely see the connection and the timing is almost too good to not believe he may have known.

Question is very simple, actually. Did Valentinian decide to assassinate Aetius when the outcome of Nedao was known (Huns crushed, and not replaced because other people besides Gepids also became free), or when the outcome of Nedao was not known (assuming the battle happened late summer/autumn, and what Valentinian knew in September was Huns civil war, but not result)?
 
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