Eumenes of Cardia vs Stilicho

Eumenes was appointed as Alexander the Great's personal secretary (chief scribe) after the death of Philip II. This position gave him intimate knowledge of imperial administration and access to Alexander's inner circle.

Eumenes defeated Craterus and Neoptolemus at the Battle of the Hellespont. Craterus, Alexander's most trusted general, was killed in the battle. This victory established Eumenes as a major military commander in the Wars of the Diadochi.

After being declared an outlaw by Antipater, Eumenes was besieged by Antigonus Monophthalmus at the fortress of Nora in Cappadocia. He held out for over a year, negotiating a truce that allowed him to escape and continue his campaign.

Eumenes fought Antigonus Monophthalmus at Gabiene. Though the battle was tactically indecisive, Eumenes' own Silver Shields mutinied and handed him over to Antigonus, who had him executed. This ended his campaign.

After being betrayed by his own troops at Gabiene, Eumenes was executed by Antigonus Monophthalmus. His death removed the last major supporter of the Argead royal house and consolidated Antigonus's power in Asia.

Stilicho withdrew Roman legions from Britain to defend Italy against barbarian invasions. This withdrawal weakened Roman control over Britain and contributed to the eventual abandonment of the province by the Roman Empire.

Stilicho defeated the Visigoths under Alaric I at the Battle of Pollentia (modern Pollenzo). The victory forced Alaric to retreat from Italy, temporarily saving the Western Roman Empire from Gothic invasion.

Stilicho again defeated Alaric at the Battle of Verona, forcing the Visigoths to withdraw from Italy. Stilicho negotiated a treaty with Alaric, allowing the Visigoths to settle in Illyricum, a decision that later proved controversial.

Stilicho defeated a large invasion force of Goths under Radagaisus at Fiesole (modern Florence). Radagaisus was captured and executed, and his followers were enslaved or recruited into the Roman army.

Stilicho was executed on the orders of Emperor Honorius, following accusations of treason and conspiracy with the barbarians. His death removed the Western Empire's most capable general and led to a breakdown of Roman defenses.