Warfare of the Gepid Kingdom

In the second half of the 5th century, after the battle of Nedao river in 454, the new, independent kingdom of Gepid was established. The Gepids and their allies, led by King Ardarich, won a decisive victory over the army of the Hun ruler Bleda. The new Germanic state lasted for approximately one hundred and fifteen years and fought numerous wars with its neighbours during its short history. In these armed conflicts, the Gepids were confronted by hostile peoples with different fighting styles, which influenced the fighting style of the Gepids. The aim of my thesis is to present the characteristics of the Gepid kingdom’s warfare and their application in their armed conflicts.