Battle of Sńuunj
The Conflict
Prelude
The Battle of Sńuunj was part of a conflict to oust Vecuń Uudeĵ þát from the Vercuva of Teđát. Ađ þát, Uudeĵ's brother, led a 2000 strong warband against Uudeĵ after Uudeĵ refused their ultimatum to step down.
Deployment
Uudeĵ's troops drew up for battle along the the road near the new village of Sńuunj. They used ploughs to build a small hillock to fight on. Ađ's men arranged in a crescent shape facing them.
Battlefield
The battle was fought on the Ghasscari road and fields, but also spilt over into the village of Sńuunj. The road ran on a rough N-S line, with Uudeĵ's men in the north and Ađ's in the south, so the rising sun shone in their eyes. Sńuunj lay to the west of the battlefield.
Conditions
The ground was damp from the night before. The battle began just after dawn on a clear day.
The Engagement
Uudeĵ's skirmishers baited Ađ's men to attack first. Ađ's line was unable to surround his brother. However, a detachment of Ađ's troops went through Sńuunj and appeared on the right flank of Uudeĵ's line. Uudeĵ did not see these men until they engaged because the sun was behind them. After realising the weakness of his position, Uudeĵ ordered his men to retreat.
Outcome
Uudeĵ forced to retreat to the fortress of Telkun, pursued by Ađ and his coalition.
Aftermath
Uudeĵ lost his defensive position, where he probably would have been able to defeat or at least hold off his brother. Instead, he was chased back to Telkun, where the people refused to let him in. Uudeĵ was forced to fight the coalition at Telkun, where he was defeated and killed.
Historical Significance
Legacy
The earth hillock built by Uudeĵ eventually had a wall built on top of it which became an important site for travellers as an inn, market, and customs point.
Conflict Type
Battle
Battlefield Type
Land
Start Date
809 AT
Ending Date
809 AT
Conflict Result
Uudeĵ defeated, coalition victorious
Location
Belligerents
Strength
2,100 warriors
2,000 warriors
Casualties
100 warriors
50 warriors
Objectives
Hold back Ađ's coalition
Defeat Uudeĵ and depose him
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