Gothic Wars Overview

The Goths, originally from Scandinavia, played a pivotal role in the late Roman Empire, leading to significant conflicts with Valens. Their migration south culminated in the first Gothic War, where a large army invaded Thrace, resulting in a stalemate. As Valens focused on the Sassanids, the emergence of the Huns began to reshape the power dynamics in the region, foreshadowing further turmoil for the Romans.