The Battle of Adrianople, 378 AD: Rome’s Worst Defeat Since Cannae

The Battle of Adrianople, also known as the Battle of Hadrianopolis, holds immense historical significance due to its role in the Gothic War (376–382). Fought between the Eastern Roman Emperor Valens and Gothic rebels under the leadership of Fritigern, the battle unfolded in the vicinity of Adrianople, within the Roman province of Thracia. This clash between imperial forces and insurgent Goths would later have far-reaching implications for the Roman Empire’s stability and the trajectory of events that shaped the fate of both the Eastern and Western Roman realms. Ammianus Marcellinus’ detailed account of the events leading up to the battle offers valuable insights into the dynamics and tensions that culminated in this pivotal engagement, making it a crucial episode in the historical narrative of the late Roman Empire. Consider supporting HoH: ►Patreon: ►Become a channel member: ►Leave a tip: Check out House of History: the Podcast ►iTunes: ►Spotify: Socials: ►Check out my blog: ►My Twitter: Like the charts in the background? Visit and use the code “HOUSEOFHISTORY“ for 10% off! 🧾 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction Watch my documentary series: ►Battles and History of Prussia: ►End of Empire - Downfall of the Qing Dynasty playlist: ►World War 2 playlist: Thank you for taking the time to check out House of History, I hope you will find the films informative, interesting and enjoyable! If you have any feedback, questions or criticism feel free to leave a comment. Your opinion truly aids me in improving the content of the channel! If you have a question, feel free to leave a comment and I will either write a reply, answer your question in a Q&A video, or make an entire video about it! 📚 Sources: Written by House of History 🎵 Music courtesy of 🖼 Photos, paintings and imagery: Public Domain, Wikicommons #HouseofHistory #History