Battle of Helena (431)

The Battle of Helena was fought between the Franks and the Western Roman Empire in 431. The battle occurred at a time in which the Franks were expanding southwards into Gaul under their leader Clodion. In 431, he was surprised at Helena, near modern-day Hélesmes, by a large Roman army under the command of Flavius Aetius, the Roman Military Governor of Gaul. Clodion was thoroughly defeated, although he managed to capture Cambrai and advance his territory to the river Somme.

Battle of Helena
Date431
Location
Hélesmes, France
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Franks Western Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Clodion Flavius Aetius
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

Sources
  • Jaques, Tony (2007). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges: F-O. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 0313335389.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

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