In which battle did Belisarius win against the Persians?
Battle of Dara
Battle of Melantias
Battle of Tricamarum
Battle of Callinicum
Answer
In the pivotal Battle of Dara in 530 AD, the Byzantine general Belisarius achieved a remarkable victory against the powerful Sasanian Persian army. Despite being outnumbered, Belisarius employed cunning tactics and disciplined formations to exploit Persian weaknesses. His strategic positioning of troops, combined with the effective use of cavalry and infantry, allowed the Byzantines to repel Persian charges and ultimately secure a decisive triumph.
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