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The Lech


Battle Name : The Lech

Date(s) : 10 August 0955

Part of : Magyar Invasions ,

Outcome : A victory for Army of the German duchies over Magyars

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Magyars mainly lightly armed horse archers attempted to throw the German force into disarray by attacking the rear of their marching column. While at the same time forming a battle line ahead of the column. The plan failed and the German heavy cavalry inflicted a crippling defeat on the Magyars. This was a rare encounter for this period when the Magyars normally avoided pitched battles but in this instance were decisively beaten.