The Roman Empire is crumbling. The once-mighty power has been split in two and the barbarians are literally at the gates. The ravages of the Hunnic hordes behind them mean the Visigoths are forced to beg Rome to let them cross the Danube. Corruption drives this hungry horde to rebellion, and pride drives the Emperor Valens to take them on without support. On a blisteringly hot day in Turkey the battle comes to a head.
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