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How a Few Hundred Asturians Stopped the Umayyad Tide in One Cave (Covadonga, 722)

In this longform investigative documentary, we reopen the Battle of Covadonga (722 AD)—the legendary clash where a small Asturian force, led by Pelagius, faced overwhelming Umayyad strength in the mountains of northern Spain. How could a few hundred fighters survive, let alone win, against an army described as tens of thousands? We separate later legend from the earliest chronicles, map the terrain, and rebuild the timeline: routes through the valleys, choke points near the cave shrine, supply limits, morale, and why narrow mountain warfare can flip the odds. Along the way, we examine what the sources actually claim, where numbers may be exaggerated, and what Covadonga meant for the early Reconquista. Calm narration, clear context, and evidence-focused storytelling—so you can decide what really happened. #BattleOfCovadonga #Covadonga #Reconquista #MedievalHistory #DarkHistory #HistoryDocumentary #HistoricalBattles #Umayyads #IslamicHistory #SpanishHistory #IberianHistory #MiddleAges #AncientWarfare #MilitaryHistory #HistoryExplained #LongformDocumentary #FacelessYouTube #Chronicles #TrueHistory #HistoryInvestigation