Advance to Thermopylae
Attila's forces penetrate as far south as Thermopylae, demonstrating the depth of the Hunnic advance into the Eastern Roman Balkans and Greece.
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447 in Hungary
Explore 6 historical events and records for Hungary in 447.
Historical records for Hungary in 447
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Battle of the Utus
Attila defeats the Eastern Roman field army commanded by Arnegisclus near the River Utus, removing the principal mobile force blocking the Hunnic advance.
Capture of Marcianopolis
After the Roman defeat near the Utus, Hunnic forces take Marcianopolis and continue their campaign across the Balkan interior.
Crossing of the Danube
Attila's army crosses the Danube near Viminacium and begins a rapid advance through Eastern Roman territory during the renewed Balkan war.
Devastation of Thrace
Hunnic armies ravage large areas of Thrace and neighboring provinces after their battlefield successes, placing severe pressure on the government of Theodosius II.
Renewed Balkan Campaign
Attila opens a major new campaign against the Eastern Roman Empire and sends Hunnic forces deep into the Balkan provinces after the earlier peace breaks down.
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