A History of Europe Key Battles

08.2 The Battle of Yarmouk 636 AD, Part 2


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The Rise of Islam in the 630’s threatened the existence of two ancient superpowers - the Persian and Roman Empires. In 636 AD the decisive battle took place between the Arabs led by Khalid ibn al-Walid and the Byzantine/Roman Empire of Heraklius- the Battle of Yarmouk.

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Picture: Syria toward end of Muslim conquest, c. 638

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