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Siege of Hippo Regius

430 - 431 • Nordafrika
Roman ruins at Hippo Regius (Annaba)

Roman ruins at Hippo Regius (Annaba)

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Historical Overview

The siege of Hippo Regius was a siege from June 430 to August 431, carried out by the Vandals under their king Gaiseric against Roman defenders under Boniface, Count of Africa.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Vandal victory; end of Roman control over Numidia.

Vandals & Alans

  • Commander: Geiserich
  • Strength: ca. 15.000 - 20.000 Krieger
  • Casualties: Hoch (durch Seuchen)

Western Roman Empire

  • Commander: Bonifatius
  • Strength: ca. 10.000 Mann
  • Casualties: Hoch

Strategic Context

Capturing key positions in North Africa to secure Roman grain supplies for their own use.

Conflict / War

Vandal Conquest

Vandal victory; end of Roman control over Numidia.
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