1 gen 634 anni - Battle of Fahl

Descrizione:

The Battle of Fahl, also known as the Battle of the Marshes or the Battle of Beisan, was a significant engagement in the Muslim conquest of Byzantine Syria. Here's an overview:

Location and Date:

The battle took place at or near Pella (Fahl) and nearby Scythopolis (Beisan) in the Jordan Valley.
It occurred in December 634 or January 635.
Background:

Following their defeat at the Battle of Ajnadayn, Byzantine forces retreated to Pella or Scythopolis, where they regrouped.
The Byzantines strategically flooded the area around Beisan to hinder the Muslim advance.
Battle:

The Muslim cavalry faced difficulties traversing the muddy grounds near Beisan due to the Byzantine tactics of flooding irrigation ditches.
Despite the challenges, the Muslim forces ultimately defeated the Byzantines at or near Fahl.
Pella was captured, while Beisan and nearby Tiberias surrendered after short sieges by Muslim detachments.
Commanders and Forces:

The overall commander of the Muslim forces at the Battle of Fahl was either Amr ibn al-As, Khalid ibn al-Walid, or Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah.
Shurahbil ibn Hasana participated as a deputy commander.
Aftermath:

Following the victory, Abu Ubayda moved on to Homs with Khalid and the main body of troops.
Shurahbil and Amr ibn al-As were left in charge of Fahl and tasked with capturing Beisan.
Beisan surrendered on terms similar to those reached in Damascus.
Tiberias also surrendered after learning of the Byzantine defeats in Damascus and Fahl.
The Battle of Fahl significantly reduced the Byzantine army's capacity to operate in southern Syria and weakened their presence in the region.
Overall, the Battle of Fahl was a decisive victory for the Muslim forces, further advancing their conquest of Byzantine Syria and weakening Byzantine control in the area.

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