Amblève, Battle of

The Battle of Amblève takes place in 716 near Amel.

The mayor of the palace of Austrasia, Charles Martel, defeats his Neustrian and Frisian rivals who are led by King Chilperic II, his mayor Ragenfrid, and Radbod, Duke of the Frisians.

It is the first major victory of Martel in a long career of victories.

In fact, he remains undefeated the remainder of his life, over a quarter century against a wide variety of opponents, including internal ones such as these, the Caliphate, then one of the world's most powerful states, and a number of ferocious barbarians.

In this battle, Martel begins demonstrating the military genius which will mark the remainder of his life.

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