Depends, is there a Byzantine invasion of Italy or not?
Okay, I still need more details. How long was the war, what caused it to end (say, a war with Persia breaks out during the invasion and the Romans pull out because they're not making any progress) how much destruction occurred (extremely important) and how many Italians or Goths died?Yes, but it gets beaten.
Okay, I still need more details. How long was the war, what caused it to end (say, a war with Persia breaks out during the invasion and the Romans pull out because they're not making any progress) how much destruction occurred (extremely important) and how many Italians or Goths died?
OK, so the Byzantines invaded but Belisarius was killed by Totila and the Byzantines were defeated. it would be quite destructive but I think about half or maybe a third of OTL. Also, you could just butterfly away the Reconquests if you want. is Justinian dies when he's a baby sufficient to do that?
Or just have the Iberian war last longer and have the Byzantines focused there. A greater success in the war might lead to the Byzantines try to take Mesopotamia and thus a much longer war.
That should leave Italy secure for the time being from the Byzantines.
Already have 2 running and am planning a third, so no. At least not for nowAre you going to make a TL on this? 'Cause I'd love to see an Ostrogothic TL!
Would the Byzantine try to attack again, do you think?