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Vandalic War

533 CE – 534 CE

The first war of Justinian's reconquest. Belisarius landed in Africa with a small force, caught the Vandals by surprise, and destroyed the Vandal Kingdom in just two battles, restoring North Africa…

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Byzantine–Vandal war in North Africa (533–534)

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Vandalic War

533 CE – 534 CE

The first war of Justinian's reconquest. Belisarius landed in Africa with a small force, caught the Vandals by surprise, and destroyed the Vandal Kingdom in just two battles, restoring North Africa to imperial rule.

Standing in 533 CE

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