The Battle of Dara: Belisarius Defeats the Sasanians

530 CE · Dara, Türkiye-Suriye sınırı · military

In 530 the young general Belisarius defeated a Sasanian army twice the size of his own near Dara, giving confidence to Justinian's eastern policy.

It was Byzantium's most brilliant field victory before the Middle Ages.

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What was The Battle of Dara: Belisarius Defeats the Sasanians?
In 530 the young general Belisarius defeated a Sasanian army twice the size of his own near Dara, giving confidence to Justinian's eastern policy.
When did The Battle of Dara: Belisarius Defeats the Sasanians happen?
530 CE
Where did The Battle of Dara: Belisarius Defeats the Sasanians take place?
Dara, Türkiye-Suriye sınırı