Talk:Battle of Covadonga

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how come the asturians won when it lost 289 out of 300 of its troop?

It seems victory is conceded to the asturians due to the fact that both Alqama and Munuza were killed and their forces (rather superior) were decimated. Victory may also be conceded due to the fact that muslim forces never again challenged the Kingdom of Asturias (possibly because it was not worth the trouble) and because the battle is considered to be the starting point of the Reconquista, an ongoing effort that eight centuries later ended muslim rule in the peninsula. Also, Pelayo survived, adding to his charisma.Cptn. Nemo 18:15, 14 January 2007 (UTC)