His force ( 5,000 men ) is annihilated and the Goths equip themselves with Roman armour and weapons .
Lupicinus attacks the Visigoths 9 miles outside Marcianople with hastily gathered local troops .
Lupicinus ' force ( 5,000 men ) is annihilated and the Goths equip themselves with Roman armour and weapons .
Lupicinus attacks the Visigoths 9 miles outside Marcianople with hastily gathered local troops .