Siege of Ravenna (539–540)
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For the fifth-century siege, see Siege of Ravenna (490–493).
The siege of Ravenna of 539-540 took place during Justinian’s Gothic War.[1]
After clearing out Ariminum, Urviventus, Urbinus and Auximus the road to Ravenna was open to the Byzantines.[1] In late 539[1][2] or early 540[1][3] Belisarius, victor of engagements like Dara, Ad Decimum and Rome, marched on Ravenna while Vitalius was already in the area.[1] Vitalius discovered a grain shipment destined for Ravenna and captured it.[1][2] When news of the siege spread many Gothic garrisons began to surrender.[1] The city itself was taken[4] when Belisarius was offered the Ostrogothic throne and faked acceptance.[1][2]