How did Belisarius repel a Persian invasion?
By using military force
By negotiating peace
By using military deception
By bribing the enemy commander
Answer
To repel a Persian invasion, Belisarius, a renowned Byzantine general, employed a brilliant strategy involving military deception. Instead of meeting the Persians head-on, he disseminated false information about his military strength and movements, causing confusion and uncertainty among the invading forces. This enabled Belisarius to catch the Persians off guard, inflicting significant losses and successfully defending the Byzantine territory.
Brimming with Belisarius: A Quiz on the 6th-Century Byzantine General
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