Historians often claim that the army of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century suffered from "Barbarisation" which means that their army was made up of barbarian mercenaries rather (Foedaratii) rather than Roman Legionaries. this was due to many Legionaries having lost their lives in civil wars, diminished tax revenues and economic inflation which made it impossible for the Imperial Government to pay to recruit normal Soldiers, and the reluctance of Roman citizens to join the army. but since then, we have found significant proof that the Roman Army of this period wasn't as "Barbarised" as historians believe. which means there may have been at least a small number of Roman soldiers in the army at the time of Romulus Augustulus's deposition and perhaps even under Odoacer. any thoughts?