The Battle of Vincy was fought at Vincy, near Cambrai, in the modern département of Aisne. It was a contest between Charles Martel and the Austrasians on one side and the king of the Franks, Chilperic II, and his mayor of the palace, Ragenfrid, on the other.

Chilperic and Ragenfrid returned defeated to Neustria after the Battle of Ambl%C3%A8ve.

Instead of following them at once, Charles again used tactics he would use all his remaining life in defeating every foe to come against him. He took time to rally more men, and prepare, before descending in full force on his enemies. He chose where to provoke them to battle, and at a place and time of his choosing, in Spring 717, Charles eventually followed them and dealt them a serious blow at Vincy on 21 March. He chased the fleeing king and mayor to Paris.

On this success, he proclaimed one Clotaire IV king of Austrasia in opposition to Chilperic and deposed the bishop of Rheims, Rigobert, replacing him with one Milo. The defeated Chilperic II, and his mayor of the palace, Ragenfrid, were essentially broken after this battle.

Sources

• Oman, Charles. The Dark Ages 476-918. London, 1914.

Battles of the Franks | Medieval warfare | History of France | Aisne