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The Life and Legacy of Attila the Hun
TLDR Attila the Hun was a fearsome leader known for his exceptional horsemanship, chaotic battle tactics, and ability to shoot arrows through armor. His actions, including pushing Germanic tribes into the Roman Empire, eventually led to the downfall of the Roman Empire.
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Attila the Hun was a fifth-century CE leader whose early life and language are still debated among historians.
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Attila the Hun and the Huns were known for pillaging, raping, and murdering, but Attila was also known for being fair and keeping his word, although his actions did not improve the world in the same way as Genghis Khan.
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Attila the Hun was born into a tribe of fearsome warriors known for their excellent horsemanship and the use of a special recurve bow that allowed them to shoot arrows through armor at 100 yards.
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Attila the Hun and his warriors were known for their exceptional horsemanship, the ability to shoot arrows through armor at 100 yards, and their chaotic battle tactics of showing up unexpectedly, picking people off, scattering, and regrouping.
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Attila the Hun and his brother initially co-ruled the Hun Empire, but Attila eventually killed his brother and became the sole ruler, living a simple lifestyle while allowing his subordinates to live extravagantly.
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Attila the Hun established the Treaty of Margus with the Eastern Roman Empire, demanding the return of Huns who fled his rule and a Roman bishop who he believed stole grave goods, and in response to the Eastern Empire's refusal to hand over the bishop, Attila invaded Italy.
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Attila the Hun's actions of pushing other Germanic tribes into the Roman Empire eventually led to the downfall of the Roman Empire.
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Attila the Hun suffered only one defeat during his reign, which occurred when he attacked Gaul with 200,000 troops and was ultimately forced to withdraw after a bloody battle.
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Attila the Hun's burial involved his horsemen circling his body on horses, three coffins made of gold, silver, and iron, and a river being diverted to bury him in the river bed, with the people who buried him being killed to keep the location secret, a burial method that has been used at least two other times in history.
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