Battle of Nedao — Germanic Revolt Destroys Hunnic Power

454 CE · Pannonia (Nedao nehri) · military

While Attila's sons (Ellac, Dengizich, Hernac) fought one another for the throne, the subjugated Germanic peoples (with the Gepids in the lead) attacked Ellac.

Ellac was killed in the battle. Hunnic hegemony collapsed overnight; the Gepids, Ostrogoths and Rugii founded free states. The Huns dispersed towards the Black Sea.

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What was Battle of Nedao — Germanic Revolt Destroys Hunnic Power?
While Attila's sons (Ellac, Dengizich, Hernac) fought one another for the throne, the subjugated Germanic peoples (with the Gepids in the lead) attacked Ellac.
When did Battle of Nedao — Germanic Revolt Destroys Hunnic Power happen?
454 CE
Where did Battle of Nedao — Germanic Revolt Destroys Hunnic Power take place?
Pannonia (Nedao nehri)