Battle of Chalons
Commander of a combined Roman & Visigoth Army which defeats the Huns. between the allied forces & foederati led by General Flavius Aetius & the Visigoth king Theodoric against the Huns
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451 in Roman Empire
Explore 6 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 451.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 451
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Battle of Chalons
A combined Roman & Visigoth Army defeat the Huns
Other events (month unknown)
Alamannic Warriors Figure in Western Coalitions
The turbulent western frontier under Aetius involved shifting allegiances among Roman commanders and Germanic peoples including Alamannic groups.
Invasion of France
A large army of Huns, led by Attila, invades Gaul & captures several cities, then proceeds towards Orleans
Invasion of France
The Huns attack Gaul but are defeated by a combined Roman & Visigoth Army
Siege of Orleans
Aetius & the Visigoth King Theodoric I move in to relieve the city of Orleans
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