Battle of Chalons
The Huns attack Gaul but are defeated by a combined Roman & Visigoth Army
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451 in Hungary
Explore 10 historical events and records for Hungary in 451.
Historical records for Hungary in 451
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Crossing of the Rhine
Attila leads his coalition across the Rhine into Roman Gaul, opening the main phase of his western campaign against the Roman and allied forces in the province.
Fortified Camp after Chalons
After the fighting on the Catalaunian Plains, Attila withdraws into a fortified wagon camp and prepares to resist another attack while the opposing coalition holds the field.
Invasion of Italy
Invades Italy after defeat at Chalons but is turned back
Return to Pannonia
With the Gallic campaign halted, Attila leads the surviving Hunnic forces back toward Pannonia to regroup before opening a new campaign the following year.
Sack of Metz
Attila's army captures and sacks Metz during its advance through northeastern Gaul, destroying much of the city before continuing westward.
Siege of Aquileia
Aquileia is laid to waste during the invasion of Italy
Siege of Mantua
Persuaded by Pope Leo I not to lay siege to Mantua
Siege of Orleans
Attila brings his army to Orleans and places the strategically important city under siege while Roman and Visigoth forces gather to challenge the Hunnic advance.
Withdrawal from Orleans
As the army of Aetius and his Visigoth allies approaches, Attila abandons the effort to take Orleans and withdraws northeast to seek a more favorable battlefield.
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