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Roncesvalles
Battle Name : Roncesvalles
Date(s) : 15 August 0778
Part of : Charlemagne's Wars ,
Outcome : A victory for Basques over Charlemagne's Host
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Almost an 'amusing aside' to Charlemagne's wars happened while his army was returning from a very successful raid into Muslim Spain. The baggage containing the considerable loot was at the rear of the army under a strong escort commanded by experienced senior officers. In the pass of Roncesvalles they were attacked by a strong force of Basques who made off with most of the loot before support from the main body of troops arrived to help.
