In 461, Majorian was preparing for an attack on the Vandals, hoping to be able to regain the crucial province of North Africa. Majorian 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 launch the invasion. The Vandals struck first before the Roman navy became unstoppable, so on May 13, a small Vandal fleet made a gamble and surprised the Roman navy at Cartagena. Many of the Roman captains had been bribed to switch sides, and the Roman navy was crushed. This caused Majorian's fall from power.
So, what if Majorian had won the battle? Is it possible that he could completely oust the Vandals from North Africa in an invasion? How does he deal with Ricimer? After taking Vandal North Africa, I can see him trying to quietly do away with Ricimer before Ricimer does away with him.
So, what if Majorian had won the battle? Is it possible that he could completely oust the Vandals from North Africa in an invasion? How does he deal with Ricimer? After taking Vandal North Africa, I can see him trying to quietly do away with Ricimer before Ricimer does away with him.