Battle of Nedao, 454 - Collapse of the Hunnic Empire - The Scourge of God is no more

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🚩 Battle of Nedao was a day when Rome breathed a sigh of relief. Attila's defeat against Aetius in 451 and the limited success of the invasion of Italy in 452, as well as Emperor Marcian's raids into Hunnic lands, had bruised Attila's reputation as an invincible warlord. He may have already faced a political crisis after killing his brother Bleda and refusing to pick a new co-ruler, a crisis that culminated with his death in 453 AD with a widespread revolt against Hunnic rule by various Germanic leaders.
Attila's son Ellac inherited his father's realm and was poised to preserve the Hunnic Empire. To do this he would have to defeat his father's lieutenants, Ardaric and Valamir...

📢 Narrated by David McCallion

🎼 Music:
Epidemic Sounds
Filmstro

📚 Sources:
Collapse of the Hunnic Empire: Jordanes Ardaric and the Battle of Nedao - Bernardo Mingarelli (2018)
The Rome that Did Not Fall: The Survival of the East in the Fifth Century - Gerard Friell & Stephen Williams (2005)
The Foreign Policies of Theodosius II and Marcian - E.A. Thompson (1950)
The Hun: Scourge of God AD 375-565 - Nic Fields (2006)

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[HistoryMarche]

War Thunder is a highly detailed vehicle combat game containing over 2000 playable tanks, aircraft and ships spanning over 100 years of development. Immerse yourself completely in dynamic battles with an unparalleled combination of realism and approachability.
🚩 Battle of Nedao was a day when Rome breathed a sigh of relief. Attila's defeat against Aetius in 451 and the limited success of the invasion of Italy in 452, as well as Emperor Marcian's raids into Hunnic lands, had bruised Attila's reputation as an invincible warlord. He may have already faced a political crisis after killing his brother Bleda and refusing to pick a new co-ruler, a crisis that culminated with his death in 453 AD with a widespread revolt against Hunnic rule by various Germanic leaders.
Attila's son Ellac inherited his father's realm and was poised to preserve the Hunnic Empire. To do this he would have to defeat his father's lieutenants, Ardaric and Valamir...

[Kalah_]

As a history teacher, I love knowing more about what happens after a huge empire collapses. Smaller tribes, smaller kingdoms that rise from the ashes of the old great empires... the world always moves on. :)

[Mickmickster]

I had never heard of this battle. Great job once again History Marche!

[Rome.s_Greatest_Enemy]

Damn that inteo....Battle in the rain, the sky going dark and only thunder and lightning revealing the troops? that might be quite a cinematic view

[nofruit]

The quote by Jordanes about this battle is probably the best way to describe both the battle and the end of the hunnic empire

[homesteadlegion]

The fact Ardaric was able to hold his formation honestly speaks volumes about the amount of trust and respect his men must have had for him, even kings and great generals had problems with that in similar situations, leading to their defeat despite their skills

[legendarian]

Ardaric had better discipline over his shieldwall than Harold Godwinson

[iseeyou]

Thank you for making this video. Hun after Atilla and it's downfal always seems mysterious and "lost to time" It's gladdening to see that there is record of Hun after Attila

[EJobuu]

Congrats on passing 1 million subscribers. This is one of the best channels in military history of this age. I have enjoyed it for several years and hope to keep doing so for many more.

[brokenbridge]

I heard the Huns didn't last long past Attila's death. Now I have a better idea on how. Nicely done video.

[nenenindonu]

Huns didn't disappear but dissolved as a unified entity Oghur fractions like Akatziri, Onogurs, Utigurs, Sabirs, Bulgars, Baranjars, Saragurs, Kutrigurs, Barsils, were all successor tribes to the Huns

[christopherevans]

Alright, finally a good video about the Hunnic empire after Attila

[Dfathurr]

Real life Gepids : *survived Attila and overthrow Hunnic yoke*
Total war Gepids : *not even survived before first stage ended*

[kwezicanca]

Thank you HistoryMarche, all the way from South Africa for another excellent video

[imperatorgub]

I had no idea Marcian made punitive raids against Attila. Often the narrative is that the Romans just sat and took it, but yet again the late Roman army surprises with its heroics and effectiveness.

[neildaly]

No substitute for good leadership in battles. Love your work, may the algorithm shine upon your sword!

[eternalspring]

Rain makes bows have trouble with durability and accuracy.

[sonnyb]

Great vid. Had no idea of this battle and its a much forgotten about period of history.

[ohauss]

Hm, not sure whether the weather described at the beginning matches the description of the battle. Heavy rainfall is neither helpful for the use of composite bows nor for the use of cavalry.

[KHK]

Amazing video as always! Been a while since u dropped video about the Huns.