Battle of Sajó River
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Barbarians, Nomads
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, Eastern European History, Asian History
- Geographical Location: Hungary
- Date: April 11, 1241
Article abstract: Type of action: Land battle of the third Mongol invasion of Eastern Europe. Result: Overwhelming Mongol victory.
On the night of April 11, 1241, the armies of King Béla IV of Hungary camped on the margins of the Sajó River, not far from a bridge, on their march east to face the invading Mongol armies. After repelling a Mongol unit at the bridge, the Hungarians returned to the camp, thinking that they had won the day. The Mongols, however, followed up with a two-pronged attack, with Batu Khan’s forces attacking the bridge and Subatai’s...
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