Siege of Verona

Siege of Verona (541)
Date541 AD
LocationVerona
Result Ostrogothic victory
Belligerents
Eastern Roman Empire Ostrogoths
Commanders and leaders
Constantian
Alexander
Totila

The Siege of Verona in 541, was an engagement during the Gothic War (535–554). Led by Totila, the Ostrogoths successfully defended the city against the numerically superior Byzantine army. After the Byzantines raised the siege, Totila pursued, and defeated them at the Battle of Faventia.

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