Battle of Brezalauspurc
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Battle of Pressburg or Battle of Bratislava or Battle of Pozsony, refers to three successive battles fought at Brezalauspurc (today Bratislava in Slovakia) on July 4-5 and August 9, 907, during which a Bavarian army was defeated by the Magyars (Hungarians). The battle is considered the symbolic end of central power in Great Moravia.
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[edit] The battle
Margrave Luitpold of Bavaria built up his army and attempted to score a decisive victory against the Magyars, who threatened many countries in Central Europe. The Bavarian army, consisting of three battle groups, was crushed below Pressburg Castle (Pozsony Castle), and a large part of Luitpold's army was destroyed. The Bavarian casualties included the Margrave, three bishops and 19 barons.
[edit] Aftermath
After the Battle, the Magyars occupied present-day eastern Austria up to the River Enns, began pillaging the surrounding regions, and destroyed central rule in Great Moravia. The Magyar threat persisted until 955 when Otto I the Great won a decisive victory at the Battle of Lechfeld, which brought internal stability to German lands.
