Attila The Hun Research Paper
M.O.M. Research Paper
World History
Charlie Linkenheil
Monday, May 11, 2009
Attila the Hun – The Renowned Leader
There is a great leader that we have all known about since we were children and a leader whom many fear and respect, Attila the Hun has a more complex background than most are aware of. The Huns wrote very little but it is known that Attila the Hun was a fierce warrior and king who led the Huns during the fifth century and harassed the Roman Empire.[i] Throughout the years, Attila constantly posed a threat towards the Roman Empire and most of Europe and Asia, conquering and destroying all who stood in his way. The Huns were a nomadic confederation of European and Central Asian tribes who were known for being outstanding …show more content…
Attila and his troops were able to gather from 300,000-700,000 troops to join him at his side.[xviii] Their troops consisted of the Alans, the Burgundians, the Heruls, the Ostrogoths, the Riprarian Franks, the Sarmatians, the Suebi, and the Vandals. Unfortunately, the Romans created an alliance which was led by Flavius Aetius; these troops included the Celts, the Salian Franks and the Visigoths. This battle is known as the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains and is one of the most famous and decisive battles in all of world history. It all began on June 16, 452 on the plains between Troyes and Châlons and although it is memorable and important it was a very bloody and terrible battle where about 165,000 men are said to have died.[xix] “A small stream nearby filled with the blood of my brothers,” writes a soldier who survived.[xx] Attila was a very superstitious man and would not take any chances before each of his battles and decided to make sacrifices the morning before the battle. For this battle there was no exception. Attila understood that this would be a hard-fought battle and was not going to take any chances and let his opponents get the best of him and through is
World History
Charlie Linkenheil
Monday, May 11, 2009
Attila the Hun – The Renowned Leader
There is a great leader that we have all known about since we were children and a leader whom many fear and respect, Attila the Hun has a more complex background than most are aware of. The Huns wrote very little but it is known that Attila the Hun was a fierce warrior and king who led the Huns during the fifth century and harassed the Roman Empire.[i] Throughout the years, Attila constantly posed a threat towards the Roman Empire and most of Europe and Asia, conquering and destroying all who stood in his way. The Huns were a nomadic confederation of European and Central Asian tribes who were known for being outstanding …show more content…
Attila and his troops were able to gather from 300,000-700,000 troops to join him at his side.[xviii] Their troops consisted of the Alans, the Burgundians, the Heruls, the Ostrogoths, the Riprarian Franks, the Sarmatians, the Suebi, and the Vandals. Unfortunately, the Romans created an alliance which was led by Flavius Aetius; these troops included the Celts, the Salian Franks and the Visigoths. This battle is known as the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains and is one of the most famous and decisive battles in all of world history. It all began on June 16, 452 on the plains between Troyes and Châlons and although it is memorable and important it was a very bloody and terrible battle where about 165,000 men are said to have died.[xix] “A small stream nearby filled with the blood of my brothers,” writes a soldier who survived.[xx] Attila was a very superstitious man and would not take any chances before each of his battles and decided to make sacrifices the morning before the battle. For this battle there was no exception. Attila understood that this would be a hard-fought battle and was not going to take any chances and let his opponents get the best of him and through is