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Five-Year Imperial Stalemate
- The five-year stalemate among Maximus, Valentinian II, and Theodosius shaped the Roman Empire's power dynamics.
- This quasi-partnership had lasting effects, especially for church-state relations.
Ambrose's Diplomatic Stall
- Bishop Ambrose cleverly stalled Maximus to buy time for Valentinian's forces.
- His diplomacy helped block Alpine passes, preventing Maximus's swift conquest of Italy.
Mutual Military Stalemate
- All three imperial courts had enough forces to defend but not to defeat each other.
- This balance led to a stalemate with no side gaining total control.