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  • Battle of Lechfeld
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  • The most important source is Gerhard's monograph Vita Sancti Uodalrici, which describes the series of actions from the German point of view. Another source is the chronicler Widukind of Corvey, who provides some important details. The chronicle Gesta Hungarorum provides insight from the Hungarian side; however, this chronicle was only written in the 12th century.
Strength
  • 8000
  • 17000
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Partof
  • the Hungarian invasions of Europe
Date
  • 0955-08-10
Commander
Casualties
  • 1000
  • 2000
  • 4000
  • ~3,000
  • ~1,500 killed by local farmers
Result
  • Decisive German victory
combatant
Place
  • Lechfeld plain, near Augsburg, Bavaria
Conflict
  • Battle of Lechfeld
abstract
  • The most important source is Gerhard's monograph Vita Sancti Uodalrici, which describes the series of actions from the German point of view. Another source is the chronicler Widukind of Corvey, who provides some important details. The chronicle Gesta Hungarorum provides insight from the Hungarian side; however, this chronicle was only written in the 12th century.