On December 9, 536 AD. Belisarius took Rome from the Ostrogoths, who a. Having landed in Sicily the previous year, he had encountered little resistance before Rome except in Naples, where a Gothic garrison was present. However, in central-southern Italy there were very few Goths, since almost all of them had settled north of the Po and on the Adriatic. However, Belisarius immediately asked Justinian for reinforcements (the forces he had were really small, less than 10,000 men), who had allocated most of his forces to the war with the Persians:
«According to your orders, I entered the dominions of the Goths, and I reduced Italy, Campania, and the city of Rome to your obedience. Thus far we have fought against swarms of barbarians, but their multitude may prevail in the end. Allow me to speak to you freely: if you want us to live, send us food, if you want us to make conquests, send us weapons, horses and men. As for me, my life is consecrated to your service: it is up to you to reflect whether my death will contribute to the glory and prosperity of your kingdom."
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