Following the Raid of Paris in early 845, the Franks declared war on the Danes. The Franks led an army quickly through Jutland, quickly making their way through Jutland. By 846, the Franks had reached the area near Vejle. Choosing to do a frontal assault to scare the Danes into submission, the Franks were forced to reach Vejle by taking Ravning Bridge, a massive, wooden bridge that stretched for half a mile.
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| - Battle of Ravning Bridge (Magnam Europae)
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| - Following the Raid of Paris in early 845, the Franks declared war on the Danes. The Franks led an army quickly through Jutland, quickly making their way through Jutland. By 846, the Franks had reached the area near Vejle. Choosing to do a frontal assault to scare the Danes into submission, the Franks were forced to reach Vejle by taking Ravning Bridge, a massive, wooden bridge that stretched for half a mile.
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Result
| - Viking victory. Franks are repelled from Vejle. Beginning of a series of defeats for the Franks.
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| - Ravning Bridge outside of Vejle
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| - Following the Raid of Paris in early 845, the Franks declared war on the Danes. The Franks led an army quickly through Jutland, quickly making their way through Jutland. By 846, the Franks had reached the area near Vejle. Choosing to do a frontal assault to scare the Danes into submission, the Franks were forced to reach Vejle by taking Ravning Bridge, a massive, wooden bridge that stretched for half a mile.
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