After victorious republican insurgency in Carthago, Tanger, Tripolis and Benghazi, Eastern Roman Empire started massive attack against rebels. Pope Siricius decided to send near 200 thousands Roman troops, because he believed Christian soldiers will be invincible. Emperors Theodosius and Valentinianius disagreed, because they worry about problems with water and food supplies. Their worries were justified when in Rufus Army started defecting because of lack of supplies and deserting army and even famine. This led to near 30 thousands dead legionaires and Rufus Army reached Benghazi with 170,000 troops.