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Ballon, Battle of

Years: 845 - 845

The Battle of Ballon takes place on November 22, 845 between the forces of Charles the Bald, king of West Francia, and Nominoë Duke of Brittany.

Nominoë is appropriating border territory and opposing Charles' attempt to impose Frankish authority.

Nominoë defeats Charles, initiating a period of Breton expansion and consolidation of power.

"Study history, study history. In history lies all the secrets of statecraft."

— Winston Churchill, to James C. Humes, (1953-54)