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By spring 461, Western Emperor Majorian had 40 ships already built and he would have had another five ready by the autumn. Majorian himself had already defeated Theodoric's Visigoths and restored Roman rule in Southern Gaul and was marching towards Cartagena in order to join forces with his fleet and attack Vandals in Africa. The Vandals decided to strike before the Roman navy became unbeatable. On May 13, a fleet of 17 Vandal ships surprised the Roman fleet near Cartagena. Many of the Roman captains had been bribed to switch sides. The Roman navy was totally destroyed, ending any hope of reconquering North Africa.
WI Majorian had won the battle? Would he be able to oust Vandals from Africa? How is this altering History? Any thoughts?
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