Battle of Roncevaux Pass (778 AD)

Battle of Roncevaux Pass (Franks vs Basques & Andalusians) took place in 778 AD during Expedition of Charlemagne of 778.

Battle facts

• Year: 778 AD
• Date: 0778-08-19
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Expedition of Charlemagne of 778
• Side A: Franks
• Side B: Basques, Andalusians
• Commanders (A): Charlemagne, Roland
• Commanders (B): Unknown, Ayxun ibn Sulayman ibn Yaqdhan al-Arabí, Matruh al-Arabi
• Casualties: approx. All the men in the rearguard were killedUnknown
• Outcome: Basque victory
• Coordinates: 42.989°, -1.334°

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