Battle of Amblève

Battle of Amblève
Date716
Location
Amel
50°28′48.122″N 5°38′19.057″E / 50.48003389°N 5.63862694°E / 50.48003389; 5.63862694
Result Austrasia victory
Belligerents
Austrasia Neustria
Frisians
Commanders and leaders
Charles Martel Chilperic II
Ragenfrid
Redbad, King of the Frisians
Location within Belgium
Battle of Amblève (Europe)

The Battle of Amblève took place in 716 near Amel. The mayor of the palace of Austrasia, Charles Martel, defeated his Neustrian and Frisian rivals who were led by King Chilperic II, his mayor Ragenfrid, and Redbad, King of the Frisians. It was the first major victory of Martel in a long career of victories. In this battle Martel began demonstrating the military genius which would mark the remainder of his life.

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