Battle of the Masts (655 AD)
Battle of the Masts (Rashidun Caliphate vs Byzantine Empire) took place in 655 AD during Arab–Byzantine Wars.
Battle facts
- Year: 655 AD
- Date: 0655-01-01
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Arab–Byzantine Wars
- Side A: Rashidun Caliphate
- Side B: Byzantine Empire
- Commanders (A): Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan, Abu al-A'war al-Sulami, Abd Allah ibn Sa'd
- Commanders (B): Constans II
- Casualties: approx. Very heavyAlmost all
- Outcome: Rashidun Caliphate victory
- Coordinates: 36.282°, 30.261°
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Wikipedia article on Battle of the Masts · Wikidata entry
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