Historical Events from This Year 978
Military & Warfare
Otto II Withdraws from Paris Siege
November 30th, 978 1046 years ago
Holy Roman Emperor Otto II lifted the siege of Paris after a series of confrontations with the formidable forces of the Kingdom of France. The siege was aimed at consolidating imperial authority, but it faced hardships due to fierce resistance from the French. With his troops strained and the situation unfavorable, Otto II decided to withdraw, marking a strategic turning point in his military campaign.
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