Theodosius gathered a massive army, including Roman legions, Gothic federates, and other barbarian contingents. He marched west in the spring of 388.
Theodosius advanced on Aquileia. Magnus Maximus’ soldiers, seeing the cause lost, surrendered their commander. Maximus was captured and executed on August 28, 388 . Theodosius then reunited the entire Roman Empire under his sole authority (for the last time before the permanent division after 395 CE). jul 388
The designation "JUL 388" refers to July of the year 388 CE. This month marked the decisive climax of a major civil war within the late Roman Empire. Theodosius gathered a massive army, including Roman legions,