Catalaunian Fields AD 451

Name: Catalaunian Fields AD 451
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Rome’s last great battle

By Simon MacDowall

Series: Campaign

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Catalaunian Fields AD 451 by Simon MacDowall dives into the historical showdown between the Roman Empire and the Hunnic forces under Attila, set against the backdrop of ancient Gaul. The narrative unpacks the strategies, key figures, and dramatic clashes of this legendary battle, offering insights into the military tactics and historical significance of the conflict. This book is an engaging account for history enthusiasts interested in military strategy and the complex dynamics of power in late antiquity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the pivotal battles of Late Antiquity and the tactical genius of Attila the Hun. It offers a detailed exploration of one of the crucial showdowns of the Roman era, blending thorough research with vivid narrative to bring history to life for military enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Catalaunian Fields AD 451

The battle of the Catalaunian Fields saw two massive, powerful empires square up in a conflict that was to shape the course of Eurasian history forever. This book describes the fighting at the Catalaunian Fields and reveals the broader campaign of Hunnic incursion that led up to it.

A description of Attila the Hun’s invasion of Gaul in AD 451, the Roman response and the eventual battle of Chalons.

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A description of Attila the Hun’s invasion of Gaul in AD 451, the Roman response and the eventual battle of Chalons.

The battle of the Catalaunian Fields saw two massive, powerful empires square up in a conflict that was to shape the course of Eurasian history forever. For despite the Roman victory, the Roman Empire would not survive for more than 15 years following the battle, whilst the Huns, shattered and demoralised, would meet their downfall against a coalition of German tribes soon after.

Catalaunian Fields AD 451, using revealing bird’s-eye-views of the plains of Champagne and detailed illustrations of the opposing warriors in the midst of desperate combat, describes the fighting at the Catalaunian Fields and reveals the broader campaign of Hunnic incursion that led up to it.

Drawing on the latest research, Simon MacDowall reveals the shocking intensity and appalling casualties of the battle, whilst assessing the wider significance and consequences of the campaign.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472807434

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 15 b/w; 70 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Peter Dennis

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 182.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 96

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Education & Reference European History History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Series: Campaign Simon MacDowall

About the Author

Simon MacDowall is a former army officer with a deep interest in military history, especially the period around the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West. After 22 years in the Canadian army he held senior positions at NATO and the UK Government, including Director General Media and Communications at the UK Ministry of Defence. Simon takes a practical approach to military history combining his own military and political experience with a lifelong study of ancient warfare. After living in Canada, Germany and Belgium, and seeing service in Central America, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan, Simon now makes his home on the Suffolk coast near Southwold. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.