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Aetius: Steadfast Defender
- Despite flaws, Aetius's defense against Attila balanced his reputation positively.
- His strength shone brightest when the Western Empire faced crisis.
Attila's Pretext for Invasion
- Attila's claim of a marriage proposal from Honoria served mainly as a convenient invasion pretext.
- The demand for half the empire was a political maneuver, not a sincere proposal.
Opposing Frankish Allies
- Attila and Aetius opposed each other by backing rival Frankish princes to influence Gaul's future.
- This rivalry marked the first direct political confrontation between them.