Battle of the River Yarmouk

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Euphrates_River
gptkb:Saracen_Raids
gptkbp:aftermath Expansion of the Rashidun Caliphate
gptkbp:casualties Byzantine casualties estimated at 40,000
Muslim casualties estimated at 3,000
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Rashidun_Caliphate
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Khalid_ibn_al-Walid
Theodore Trithyrius
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced Islamic military strategies
Commemorated in Islamic history
gptkbp:date 636 AD
gptkbp:duration 5 days
gptkbp:followed_by Conquest of Syria
gptkbp:fought_in July 15 and July 20, 636 AD
gptkbp:historical_impact Shifted power dynamics in the Middle East
gptkbp:historical_significance Highlighted the importance of intelligence in warfare
Demonstrated the effectiveness of surprise attacks
Influenced future military campaigns in the region
Highlighted the importance of leadership in battle
Emphasized the role of logistics in military campaigns
Demonstrated the significance of terrain in battle strategy
Paved the way for the Islamic conquest of the Levant
Contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire
Demonstrated the effectiveness of Muslim armies
Demonstrated the unity of Muslim forces
Influenced the tactics of future military leaders.
Led to the spread of Islam in the region
Set a precedent for future Islamic conquests
Showcased the resilience of Muslim fighters
Showed the impact of morale on battle outcomes
Reinforced the concept of jihad in Islamic tradition
Established Khalid ibn al-Walid as a military leader
Marked a turning point in Byzantine-Muslim conflicts
Influenced the development of Islamic military doctrine
Served as a model for future battles in Islamic history
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Ibn_Kathir's_Al-Bidaya_wa'l-Nihaya
Al-Tabari's History of Prophets and Kings
The History of the Conquest of Syria by al-Baladhuri
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the River Yarmouk
gptkbp:is_involved_in Cavalry and infantry units
gptkbp:landscape Hilly and rugged terrain
gptkbp:legacy Considered one of the largest battles in history
gptkbp:location Yarmouk River, Syria
gptkbp:military_technology Coordination between infantry and cavalry
Use of mobile cavalry tactics
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Ajnadayn
gptkbp:result Decisive Muslim victory
gptkbp:significance Marked the end of Byzantine rule in the Levant
gptkbp:strategic_importance Byzantine forces retreated to Anatolia
Control of the Levant region
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers by Muslim forces