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==== Europe ====
* [[Battle of Cologne]]: [[Charles Martel]], mayor of the palace of [[Austrasia]], is defeated by the [[Neustria]]ns under King [[Chilperic II]] and his mayor [[Ragenfrid]] near [[Cologne]] (now part of [[Germany]]), who have invaded Austrasia to impose their will on the competing [[Francia|Frankish]] factions of [[Theudoald]] and [[Plectrude]], the child grandson (and designated heir) and widow respectively of [[Pepin of Herstal]]. Simultaneously, [[Redbad, King of the Frisians|Radbod]], king (or [[duke]]) of the [[Frisians]], attacks Austrasia and allies with the Neustrians. Charles is forced to flee into the mountains of the [[Eifel]] ([[Ardennes]]).
* [[Battle of Amblève]]: Charles Martel defeats his Neustrian and Frisian rivals near [[Amel]] (modern-day [[Belgium]]). His forces attack the army of Chilperic II and his allies, as they return triumphantly from Cologne. According to the ''[[Annales Mettenses priores|Annals of Metz]]'', Charles uses a [[feigned retreat]] to destroy his foes while they are resting, and recovers much of the [[ransom]] paid by Plectrude to Chilperic. He will remain undefeated until his death 25 years later.