Huns Defeat Ostrogoths — Ermanaric Dies

375 CE · Karadeniz Kuzeyi (Ukrayna) · military

The great state of the Ostrogothic king Ermanaric collapsed under the Hun attack; Ermanaric either died in battle or took his own life out of shame.

The Ostrogothic people largely submitted to the Huns. The Roman historian Ammianus relates the events with horror. This defeat also kept the Visigoths on alert.

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What was Huns Defeat Ostrogoths — Ermanaric Dies?
The great state of the Ostrogothic king Ermanaric collapsed under the Hun attack; Ermanaric either died in battle or took his own life out of shame.
When did Huns Defeat Ostrogoths — Ermanaric Dies happen?
375 CE
Where did Huns Defeat Ostrogoths — Ermanaric Dies take place?
Karadeniz Kuzeyi (Ukrayna)