Question

Many of the barbarian soldiers that fought against the Romans were originally trained by __________.

Answer 1

Barbarian soldiers who fought against Rome were often trained by the Romans. Over time, as the Roman Empire expanded its borders, it assimilated many barbarians, particularly from Germanic tribes, into its army, ultimately leading to barbarians using Roman tactics against the empire itself.

Step-by-step explanation:

Many of the barbarian soldiers that fought against the Romans were originally trained by Rome itself. Over time, borders of the Roman Empire became regions where soldiers settled, assimilated, and even intermarried with local populations.

The inclusion of local men into the Roman army meant that the army's composition increasingly consisted of barbarian tribesmen.

This blending sometimes resulted in barbarians, such as the Goths and Vandals, utilizing Roman military training and tactics against the empire itself, as exemplified by the sack of Rome in 410 CE led by the Visigoth Aleric, a former Roman officer.

The interaction between Rome and the barbarian tribes was complex, involving trade, treaties, and military recruitment.

Many barbarians were regarded as federatii, who provided military support to Rome and in return, received benefits like peace and recognition.

Overall, the once disdainful relation Rome held against barbarians evolved into one of increasing reliance, particularly for military support as the Empire further expanded. Many barbarians, especially from Germanic tribes, were therefore significantly influenced by Roman culture and military organization.

Answer 2

The answer to the question above is Romans.
Many of the barbarian soldiers that fought against the Romans were originally trained by Romans. The barbarians that invaded and fought against Romans were the Goths (divided onto two tribes, the Visigoths and the Ostrogoths) and the Huns.