In 468, Gaiseric King of the Vandals attempted to conquer Mani (that is southern Pelopones) with the purpose of using it as a base to raid, conquer Peloponnese and harass the Eastern Roman Empire. Gaiseric tried to land his fleet at Kenipolis, but as his army disembarked the inhabitants of the town attacked the Vandals and made them retreat after heavy casualties.
WI Vandals were successfull in capturing Peloponese? Would Western Roman Empire helped them in secret in order to get rid of them? How would the Eastern Roman Empire reacts to such an invasion? Any thoughts?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maniots#cite_note-Fermor120-16
WI Vandals were successfull in capturing Peloponese? Would Western Roman Empire helped them in secret in order to get rid of them? How would the Eastern Roman Empire reacts to such an invasion? Any thoughts?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maniots#cite_note-Fermor120-16