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Goths as Strategic Assets
- The Roman courts saw Goths as valuable military assets rather than mere enemies to be crushed.
- Defeating Goths would weaken Rome's long-term war capacity and remove a key political leverage point.
Mezkazel Retakes North Africa
- Stilico used Gildo's brother Mezkazel to reclaim North Africa from a revolt.
- Mezkazel's forces quickly defeated Gildo's, but Mezkazel died shortly after under suspicious circumstances.
Alaric's Military Integration
- Giving Alaric official command incorporated the Goths into Eastern Roman military logistics.
- This secured supplies for Goths and prevented future exploitation by Roman commanders.