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1. Western Roman Empire

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   The Roman military underwent a profound transformation during this period. As manpower shortages became acute, reliance on foederati grew exponentially. By the mid-5th century, the Western Roman Army was overwhelmingly composed of Gothic, Frankish, and Alanic contingents, often commanded by generals of non-Roman, Germanic heritage, such as Stilicho and Ricimer.
   This reliance created a paradox: the military designed to protect the Emperor was often the primary source of political instability. Emperors were frequently elevated or deposed by their military commanders. Fo…