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Silaco's Eastern Focus Risks Gaul
- Silaco prioritized the Eastern front over the Northern Rhine frontier despite clear risks.
- This decision left Gaul vulnerable, allowing barbarian invasions to overwhelm the region.
Constantine III's Coup
- Constantine III was a common soldier from Britain who seized power by military coup.
- He dragged troops from Britain to Gaul to fight the barbarian hordes, leaving Britain defenseless.
Stilico's Accidental Reinforcements
- Stilico's reinforcements to Gaul were Vandals who ended up plundering the area.
- They were denied entry to a city and instead joined the enemy's ranks by looting.