The invasion of Gaul by the forces of Attila the Hun is one of the great turning points in history, and although he was repulsed really marks the last major event in the history of the western half of the Roman Empire.  This was the last time the Romans would defeat barbarians in a large set piece battle.

The invasion of Gaul by the forces of Attila the Hun is one of the great turning points in history, and although he was repulsed really marks the last major event in the history of the western half of the Roman Empire. This was the last time the Romans would defeat barbarians in a large set piece battle.

The invasion of Gaul by the forces of Attila the Hun is one of the great turning points in history, and although he was repulsed really marks the last major event in the history of the western half of the Roman Empire. &nbsp;This was the last time the Romans would defeat barbarians in a large set piece battle.

Invasion of Gaul by Attila - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 35 Part 2

I am a professional scientist, but in my spare time I read history books and I review them.  I am mainly working through Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire at the moment, but will slip in a few other titbits from time to time.  I normally get a show out every Thursday.

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I am a professional scientist, but in my spare time I read history books and I review them. I am mainly working through Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire at the moment, but will slip in a few other titbits from time to time. I normally get a show out every Thursday.

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Invasion of Gaul by Attila - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 35 Part 2

Invasion of Gaul by Attila - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 35 Part 2