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How did Khalid's army cross a long, waterless stretch of the Syrian Desert?
By praying for rain
By digging wells
With an elaborate irrigation system
On an unconventional march
Answer
On an unconventional march, Khalid's army crossed a long, waterless stretch of the Syrian Desert. He ordered his men to travel at night, when the temperature was cooler, and to march at a steady pace. He also ordered them to rest during the day, so that they would not be exhausted. This unconventional march allowed Khalid's army to cross the desert without losing any men to thirst.
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