Totila vs Wang Ping

Totila led a successful campaign to reconquer southern Italy from the Byzantines. He captured Naples and other key cities, using a combination of siege tactics and diplomacy. This nearly restored Ostrogothic control over the Italian peninsula.

Totila captured Rome after a long siege, exploiting a night attack. He initially planned to destroy the city but was persuaded to spare it. The capture demonstrated Ostrogothic military capability and weakened Byzantine control.

Totila's Ostrogothic fleet was defeated by the Byzantine navy at the Battle of Sena Gallica. This loss cut off Ostrogothic supply lines and allowed the Byzantines to launch a final campaign under Narses, leading to Totila's downfall.

Totila led the Ostrogothic army against the Byzantine general Narses at Taginae in central Italy. The Ostrogoths were decisively defeated, and Totila was killed in the battle. This defeat marked the end of Ostrogothic resistance in Italy.

Wang Ping served as a subordinate to Wei Yan during the defense of Hanzhong against Cao Cao's invasion. His tactical advice helped secure the region for Shu, establishing him as a capable commander.

After Zhuge Liang's death, Wei Yan attempted to seize command. Wang Ping, acting on orders from Yang Yi, confronted Wei Yan and defeated his forces, preventing a coup within Shu.

Following the suppression of Wei Yan's rebellion, Wang Ping was appointed Inspector of Hanzhong, responsible for the defense of Shu's northern frontier. He held this post until his death.