In the Ranks of the Varangians

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The sophisticated command structure of the Byzantine Military

The Varangian Guard, as the elite of the Byzantine military, had a complex and specialized rank structure. Let’s examine the Varangians’ chain of command, starting with its commander.


Source: https://varangianchronicler.substack.com/p/in-the-ranks-of-the-varangians
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