DBA Armies

II/83 LATER VISIGOTHIC 419 AD - 720 AD

This list covers the Visigoths from the establishment of their Tolosan kingdom in south-western Gaul, through its extension into Spain (469-478) and the loss of the Gallic provinces to the Franks in 507, to the Islamic conquest of 711 and then the vassal kings Aquila (711-713) and Ardo (713-720). Bucellarii were the nobles’ well-armoured followers. Gardingi were minor royal officials, lesser gentry and followers in more traditional Gothic equipment, but now relying more on skirmishing with javelins rather than a full-out charge. Spearmen were initially the bulk of the former foot warriors settled as prosperous farmers, but were increasingly provided from their slaves. Roman auxilia formerly garrisoned in towns degenerated into town militia. References: Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome P. Barker, Armies of the Dark Ages 1. Heath.

II/83a — Later Visigothic Army 419 AD - 621 AD

List: 1 x General (3Kn), 1 x bucellarii (3Kn), 2 x gardingi (Cv), 2 x gardingi (Cv) or Romans (4Ax), 4 x spearmen (4Wb), 2 x archers and slingers (Ps)
Terrain: Arable
Aggression: 1
Enemies:
Allies: II/70a or II/72c or III/3 or III/4b

II/83b — Later Visigothic Army 622 AD - 720 AD

List: 1 x General (3Kn), 1 x bucellarii (3Kn), 2 x gardingi (Cv), 1 x Romans (4Ax or 7Hd), 4 x spearmen (Sp), 2 x archers (Ps), 1 x Basque javelinmen and slingers (Ps)
Terrain: Arable
Aggression: 1
Enemies: