In 468 AD a Vandal fleet under Geiseric sailed towards Peloponese aiming in conquering south Peloponese and use it as a base for further expansion north.
However when Vandal troops landed near Kenipolis (thats near cape Tainaron) they met heavy resistance from the local population and after a fierce battle the Vandal attack was repulsed.
Geiseric having suffered heavy casualties didnt attempt a second attack and returned to Carthage after plundering Zakynthos island first.
WI Vandals were able to conquer south Peloponese and from there expand to the north? Emperor Leo I was powerless to resist them since his navy had been destroyed in the disastrous campaign against Vandals in the same year and West under the firm grasp of Ricimer would be reluctant to help them (since Ricimer was somehow friendly towards Vandals)
However when Vandal troops landed near Kenipolis (thats near cape Tainaron) they met heavy resistance from the local population and after a fierce battle the Vandal attack was repulsed.
Geiseric having suffered heavy casualties didnt attempt a second attack and returned to Carthage after plundering Zakynthos island first.
WI Vandals were able to conquer south Peloponese and from there expand to the north? Emperor Leo I was powerless to resist them since his navy had been destroyed in the disastrous campaign against Vandals in the same year and West under the firm grasp of Ricimer would be reluctant to help them (since Ricimer was somehow friendly towards Vandals)