the Battle of the Weser River

The Battle of the Weser River, fought in 782 AD, was a significant conflict during Charlemagne's campaign to expand his Frankish Empire into Saxony. Charlemagne's forces confronted a coalition of Saxon tribes resisting Frankish domination. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for Charlemagne, reinforcing his power and leading to the forced conversion of the Saxons to Christianity. This conflict highlighted the ongoing struggle between the Frankish Empire and the pagan Saxons, marking a pivotal moment in the history of medieval Germany and the spread of Christianity in Northern Europe.