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Valens was not a poor leader as you suggested. He was an experienced commander of the Roman legions, fought with rebels, Goths and the Persians. The soldiers under his command were also highly seasoned veterans. However, the Vandals with cavalry and longswords signalled the end of the Roman legion dominance.The Gladius was successfully proved itself in every battlefield but the fact remains that a weapon is only as good as the man who yields it. Valens was a poor leader. you can't blame the sword