Stilico's War on Alaric in North Africa

The Vandal General's objective was to checkmate Alaric, not destroy him. As with the campaign of 395, Stilico would be forced to break off his offensive before even checkmate could be achieved. There is no explicit reason given for Stilico's decision to withdraw from Greece. But I have always suspected that the situation in North Africa might have been a major catalyst. In mid-397 a revolt against Milan had broken out led by the local governor and likely instigated by Eutropius. The governor, a man named Gildo, is an interesting character and it's kind of a shame I haven't gotten to him until just now because I'm about to