Battle of Dara (530 AD)

Battle of Dara (Byzantine Empire & Ghassanids & Heruli & Huns vs Sasanian Empire & Lakhmids & Cadiseni) took place in 530 AD during Iberian War.

Battle facts

• Year: 530 AD
• Date: 0530-06-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Iberian War
• Side A: Byzantine Empire, Ghassanids, Heruli, Huns
• Side B: Sasanian Empire, Lakhmids, Cadiseni
• Commanders (A): Belisarius, Hermogenes, Pharas, John of Lydia, Sunicas
• Commanders (B): Perozes, Pityaxes, Baresmanas
• Casualties: approx. Fewer than 5,000 men8,000+ men
• Outcome: Byzantine victory
• Coordinates: 37.180°, 40.955°

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