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In 410 Flavius Aetius was sent to the Huns as a hostage and the military upbringing he received was described as giving him a 'martial vigour' uncommon among other Roman Generals at the time. What is meant by 'martial vigour' and why was this uncommon among the other Roman Generals of this period?

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Why was the Gallic cavalry of Publius Licinius Crassus so loyal to the young commander?

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In 410 Flavius Aetius was sent to the Huns as a hostage and the military upbringing he received was described as giving him a 'martial vigour' uncommon among other Roman Generals at the time. What is meant by 'martial vigour' and why was this uncommon among the other Roman Generals of this period?	298
Why was the Gallic cavalry of Publius Licinius Crassus so loyal to the young commander?	161