Sustained Byzantine offensive (964-975) (jan 4, 964 – sep 28, 975)
Description:
Sustained Byzantine offensive in the East, under Nikephoros II Phokas and John I Tzimiskes, leads to the conquest of Cilicia, Cyprus, much of Western Armenia and Northern Syria. Aleppo becomes an imperial vassal.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 4, 964
sep 28, 975
~ 11 years