Battle of Covadonga
battle · 722 · Asturias, Iberia
Traditional start of the Reconquista; scale is debated.
At a glance
| Type | battle |
|---|---|
| Date | 722 |
| Location | Asturias, Iberia |
| Outcome | A small Christian force repelled an Umayyad column in the north. |
The reported casualty figures and/or framing of this conflict are contested.