What method did Belisarius use to lift the siege of Ariminum?
Brute force
Diplomatic negotiation
Military deception
Siege machinery
Answer
Military deception was employed by Belisarius to successfully lift the siege of Ariminum. By convincing the Ostrogothic forces, led by King Vitiges, that a large relief army was approaching, Belisarius used a ruse to create panic and uncertainty within the besieging army. This deception caused Vitiges to abandon the siege and retreat, thereby achieving Belisarius' objective of lifting the siege of Ariminum.
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