In which city did Belisarius withstand a major siege during the Gothic War?
Constantinople
Naples
Rome
Ravenna
Answer
In the famous siege of Rome in 537-538 CE, Belisarius defended the city for over a year against an overwhelming Ostrogothic army. Despite being cut off from supplies and reinforcements, Belisarius employed skilled tactics and engineering to hold out until reinforcements arrived, marking a crucial turning point in the Gothic War and establishing his reputation as a brilliant military strategist.
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