Attila and Bleda's Balkan Campaign

441 CE · Balkanlar / Trakya · military

Seizing on Rome's North African crisis, the Huns crossed the Danube and burned and destroyed a series of major cities including Sirmium, Singidunum (Belgrade), Margum and Naissus (Niš).

The Eastern Roman army suffered heavy defeats. Under the ensuing agreement the tribute was raised again: now 2,100 pounds plus the accumulated arrears.

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What was Attila and Bleda's Balkan Campaign?
Seizing on Rome's North African crisis, the Huns crossed the Danube and burned and destroyed a series of major cities including Sirmium, Singidunum (Belgrade), Margum and Naissus (Niš).
When did Attila and Bleda's Balkan Campaign happen?
441 CE
Where did Attila and Bleda's Balkan Campaign take place?
Balkanlar / Trakya