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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.
