Battle of Kleidion

From the seventh through the early 11th century, the Byzantine Empire engaged in a series of attempts to conquer the Bulgarian people. The wars ended with the climactic Battle of Kleidion on July 29, 1014. Get the facts about the battle, including the gruesome aftermath, from About.com Guide to Military History, Kennedy Hickman:

Bulgarian-Byzantine Wars: Battle of Kleidion

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