Battle of Soissons (486) 486
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About the battle
The Battle of Soissons was fought in 486 between Frankish forces under Clovis I and the Gallo-Roman domain of Soissons under Syagrius. The battle was a victory for the Franks, and led to the conquest of the Roman rump state of Soissons, a milestone for the Franks in their attempt to establish themselves as a major regional power. In a sense, this conflict is also the struggle for power between the sons of two Roman generals who played an important role in the Late Roman period. It is sometimes seen as part of a broader Franco-Roman War of 486, including the conquest of Northern Gaul.
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