Battle of Catalaunian Plains — Attila Stopped

451 CE · Katalaunik Ovaları (Champagne, Fransa) · military

The combined forces of the Roman general Flavius Aetius and the Visigothic king Theoderic (Goths, Franks, Burgundians, Saxons) halted Attila.

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)