The Circudus Offensive
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
The Circudus Offensive was a large scale offensive made as part of the Cabal Salient during the Sabbat Worlds Crusade between 765 and 773.M41.[1]
After the Battle of Balhaut in 765, Warmaster Macaroth pushed forwards, leaving many worlds undefended. A Chaos armada took advantage of this, using razed earth tactics to destroy six worlds in the unguarded flank; including the famous forest world of Tanith.[1]
The armada was eventually turned away after a 36-hour naval battle near The Circudus which is what gives the offensive its name.[1]
Despite being a minor side show in the larger crusade, many billions of civilians lost their lives and an unknown number of Navy and Guard personnel.[1]
Sources
- 1: Ghostmaker (Novel) — Gaunt's Ghosts: The Founding (Omnibus), Chapter One
