[gothic-l] Did the Gothic fleet operate on the Rhine?

[dirk at SMRA.CO.UK]

Hello all!

Wolfram said in 'The Goths' (p.190) that before 475 the Salian Franks
had attacked the kingdoms of the Heruls, Varni and Thuringians on the
Rhine, but were beaten back by a Gothic fleet. This is mentioned in
the context of Visigothic policies to strengthen small kingdoms like
the Heruls, Varni and Thuringians in the rear of the Franks to weaken
the threat that they posed. Wolfram explained that the Atlantic fleet
of the Visigoths stood under experienced Roman comanders and had
operated with success at long distances also against the Saxons, but
is that really  to mean that they should have sailed down the Rhine to
fight of the Salian Franks in order to support the Heruls, Varni and
Thuringian allies on the lower Rhine?

cheers,
Dirk


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