Attila the Hun's 451 invasion left the city of Metz in ashes
The unstoppable advance of Attila the Hun reached a brutal peak in 451 when his forces decimated the city of Metz, leaving a trail of destruction across Roman Gaul.
In the spring of 451, Attila the Hun led a massive coalition of nomadic tribes into what is now modern-day France. The city of Metz became a tragic victim of this campaign on April 7th, when the Huns breached the walls and razed the settlement to the ground. Most residents were killed, and the city was left in smoldering ruins.
There's more to this story — open the app to keep reading.
Continue Reading in App
1 more paragraphs · plus a 3-question quiz