Avars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Barbarians, Nomads
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, Eastern European History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Russia
- Date: c. 400-800
Article abstract: Military significance: At one point, the Avars ruled from the Volga River, north to the Baltic Sea, and west to the Danube River.
Originating in Mongolia, the Avars conquered and mixed with the Uighurs, a Turkic tribe, about 461. After defeats by other Turks, they moved into the Volga steppes of southern Russia, where they conquered the Bulgars, Antes, and other tribes who had controlled that area after the collapse of the Huns. One of their military tactics was deception. For example, when they came to the Antes in Bessarabia, they offered to...
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