Battle of the Catalaunian Plains

Abstract

In this study I would like to examine the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains. In the first part of my lecture I will talk about the causes of the campaing of 451; the treachery of Honoria, the Frank succession, and the Ostrogotich immigrants in the Visigothic court. Then I will move forward to the campaign, and I will show, how the opposite forces manouvered, what were their plans, and how they arrived to the place of the battle. Then I will examine the order of the battle, the battle plans, and fight of the forces, which has continued through the night. Then, I will talk about the next couple of days, the siege of Attila's camp, and the reason, why the Romans left the battlefield. Finally I will finish with my conclusions, the examination of the performance of the military leaders, the losses of the opposing forces, and I will claim the winner in the end of my study.