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Siege of Aquileia

452 • Venetien

Historical Overview

The Sack of Aquileia occurred in 452, and was carried out by the Huns under the leadership of Attila.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Total victory for the Huns; the city was razed to the ground.

Hunnic Empire

  • Commander: Attila
  • Strength: ca. 30.000 Reiter
  • Casualties: Gering

Western Roman Empire

  • Commander: Unbekannter Garnisonsführer
  • Strength: ca. 5.000 Verteidiger
  • Casualties: Nahezu 100%

Strategic Context

Capturing the gateway to Italy to enable a direct march on Rome.

Conflict / War

Hunnic Invasions

Tactical victory for the Huns; strategic time gain for Eastern Rome.
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Related Literature

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