Yarmuk AD 636: The Muslim Conquest of Syria David Nicolle
Publisher: Osprey Publishing, Limited

The Battle of Yarmouk is regarded as one of the most decisive battles in military history, and it marked the first great wave of Islamic conquests after the death of prophet Muhammad, heralding the rapid advance of Islam into the then Christian Levant. A phrase that deserves The consequence of which was that the conquered territories were “ravaged” and “laid waste” and the Jizya and other taxes were enforced on peoples violently subjugated by Islam. Nov 1, 2008 - He was the commander of the Northern Muslim Army, and he successfully conquered Greater Syria. Nov 16, 2013 - What is clear is that “the Saracens” were pursuing a violent path in Syria. 636 Muslims defeat Byzantines decisively at Battle of Yarmuk. 635 Muslims besiege and conquer of Damascus. Roman preparations began in late 635 and by May 636 Heraclius had a large force concentrated at Antioch in Northern Syria. Sophronius, Patriarch of This same fragment also links to the battle of Yarmuk (636 A.D.) in which the Muslims scored a stunning victory over Byzantine forces. The Battle of Yarmouk itself took place between the Muslims and the Byzantines over six days in August 636, near the Yarmouk River. Apr 27, 2011 - 634 At the Battle of Yarmuk in Syria the Muslim Crusaders defeat the Byzantines. Muslim victory which ended Roman rule in Syria.