Battle of Lechfeld

955 CE · military

In the year 955, forces under the command of the East Frankish king Otto I inflicted a severe defeat on Hungarian raiders on the Lech Plain near present-day Augsburg.

The Battle of Lechfeld was decisive in largely bringing an end to the Hungarian incursions into Central Europe. The victory strengthened Otto's authority and accelerated the region's transition to a settled order.

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What was Battle of Lechfeld?
In the year 955, forces under the command of the East Frankish king Otto I inflicted a severe defeat on Hungarian raiders on the Lech Plain near present-day Augsburg.
When did Battle of Lechfeld happen?
955 CE