Charlemagne’s Army

When Charlemagne defeated the Moors in Spain, the emir’s 50,000-strong army included Syrians, Avars, Huns, and Armenians, in addition to Moors, writes historian Turoldus. Charlemagne’s army included Bavarians, Danes, Bretons, Flemings, Bergundians, Normans, and others.

When Charlemagne defeated the Moors in Spain, the emir’s 50,000-strong army included Syrians, Avars, Huns, and Armenians, in addition to Moors, writes historian Turoldus. Charlemagne’s army included Bavarians, Danes, Bretons, Flemings, Bergundians, Normans, and others.