Theoderic was killed in the battle. Losses on both sides were enormous; ancient sources write that they exceeded 165,000 (exaggerated, though figures in the hundreds of thousands are realistic). Attila withdrew; he was not defeated outright, but for the first time he failed to reach his objective.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Catalaunian Plains — Attila Stopped?
- The combined forces of the Roman general Flavius Aetius and the Visigothic king Theoderic (Goths, Franks, Burgundians, Saxons) halted Attila.
- When did Battle of Catalaunian Plains — Attila Stopped happen?
- 451 CE
- Where did Battle of Catalaunian Plains — Attila Stopped take place?
- Katalaunik Ovaları (Champagne, Fransa)