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Sack of Metz

Hungary · Warfare / Roman Empire-Hun War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Chronological records

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Attila the Hun451

Metz · Warfare / Roman Empire-Hun War

Attila's army captures and sacks Metz during its advance through northeastern Gaul, destroying much of the city before continuing westward.

Names involved

Attila the Hun

Provenance

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