How were the Ostrogoths 526AD Armed?

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How were the Ostrogoths 526AD Armed?

Author: * Justinian Caesar - 1 Post on this thread out of 1 Post sitewide.
Date: Mar 24, 2007 - 04:53

I'm preparing a Byzantine, Gothic War write up and I there are too few sources about ostrogthic warfare. Would anyone know how they were armed, armored and organized.

I'm guessing they adapted roman weapons and arms but they don't have the training or organization.

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