Brittany versus the Frankish empire 845–867
Charles the Bald attacked Brittany many times, always lost, always conceded territory. Border disputes between Brittany and the Franks had erupted into open warfare in 845, when Nominoe, the Breton ruler, died in March 851 and Charles invaded Brittany. His force included Saxon infantry. He was met by Nominoe’s son Erispoe by the River Vilaine […]
Read more