⚔️ Ottoman & Islamic Empireshard
Battle of Yarmouk
636 CE · Jordan
Quick Facts
- Year
- 636 CE
- Location
- Jordan
- Era
- ⚔️ Ottoman & Islamic Empires
- Difficulty
- hard
The Rashidun Caliphate's forces under Khalid ibn al-Walid decisively defeated a much larger Byzantine army near the Yarmouk River. The six-day battle ended Byzantine control over the Levant and opened the way for the rapid Arab conquest of Syria, Palestine, and Egypt. A devastating dust storm blinded the Byzantines during the final assault, turning retreat into catastrophe as thousands fell into the river gorge.
💡 Did you know?
Khalid ibn al-Walid never lost a battle in his entire career and was given the title 'Sword of God.' His cavalry tactics at Yarmouk are still studied in military academies today.