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In 9 August 378 emperor Valens confronted Goths in Adrianople... Valens seemed to win the battle but he was surrounded by Gothic cavalry (which was returning from a raid nearby) and 2/3 of the Roman Army was annihilated including the Emperor who was burned alive on his tent...
In OTL Valens had refused to wait for Gratian's help...
WI He had joined forces with Gratian and outnumbered Goths in infantry and cavalry? Goths would have been crushed that day and they wouldnt be a threat to the empire anymore...
Any thoughts?