In spring 622, Heraclius launched his counter-offensive against Persia, using Byzantine naval superiority to land at Issus and surprise the Persians who expected a land march. He spent the summer drilling his troops, and in the first engagement scattered the Persians 'like a herd of goats,' dramatically boosting Byzantine morale.
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In spring 622, Heraclius launched his counter-offensive against Persia, using Byzantine naval superiority to land at Issus and surprise the Persians who expected a land march. He spent the summer drilling his troops, and in the first engagement scattered the Persians 'like a herd of goats,' dramatically boosting Byzantine morale.
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