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Narbonne, Battle of

Years: 436 - 437

The Siege of Narbonne is a conflict between the Visigothic Foederati of Aquitania and the Western Roman Empire.

The Siege begins in late 436 and carries over into 437, when the Roman General Litorius arrives with a force of Huns and the Gallic Field Army Litorius surprises the Visigoths and routstheir army before they can draw up a coherent battle line.

Prosper of Aquitaine records that to alleviate the starvation of the city, Litorius' army is ordered to carry two measures of wheat for the citizens of Narbona.

"If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and its development."

— Aristotle, Politics, Book I, Chapter 2