Battle of Ganzak

Battle of Ganzak
Part of the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628
DateJune 624
Location
Result Byzantine victory[1]
Belligerents
Byzantine Empire Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Heraclius Khosrow II
Strength
unknown 40,000
Casualties and losses
unknown entire army[2]

The Battle of Ganzak was a clash between the Byzantine and Sasanian armies. The emperors of both empires personally took part in this battle. The Persians suffered a crushing defeat, and Khosrow fled leaving his army. As a result of this, Heraclius was able to move deeper into Persia.

  1. ^ Greatrex 1991, p. 200.
  2. ^ Kaegi 2003, p. 127.