... that it was the Lombards. In any case this much is known, Ganelon was responsible, and the entire rear guard of Charlemagne's army was destroyed including his nephew and bravest warrior Roland. When Charlemagne got back he struck down the Saxons with great vengeance. He never forgot what happened in his unfinished business of the Spanish March. He led another campaign ... since he loved their company so much. In 800 Vikings started to raid the Carolingian empire. They were chased out but at great cost. Charlemagne's last few years were relatively peaceful compared to the rest of his rei...

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