Battle of Andrassos (960 AD)

Battle of Andrassos (Byzantine Empire vs Hamdanid Emirate of Aleppo) took place in 960 AD during Arab–Byzantine Wars.

Battle facts

Year: 960 AD
Date: 0960-11-13
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Arab–Byzantine Wars
Side A: Byzantine Empire
Side B: Hamdanid Emirate of Aleppo
Commanders (A): Leo Phokas the Younger, Constantine Maleinos
Commanders (B): Sayf al-Dawla
Casualties: approx. LightVery heavy; reportedly, only 300 cavalrymen escaped
Outcome: Byzantine victory
Coordinates: 36.996°, 33.002°