1. Led his final Saxon campaign beyond the Elbe

    · Lower Elbe region, Germany

    Led his final Saxon campaign beyond the Elbe
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    Charlemagne personally conducted his last Saxon campaign, extending operations east of the Elbe and removing the population from conquered territory. Coordinates represent Lauenburg on the lower Elbe as a regional reference point; the campaign covered a broad area.

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