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Battle of Sirmium
In 1167 CE, the Byzantine Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary fought a decisive battle at Sirmium;…
Timeline
- 1167middle Danube · Danube basinKontostephanos led the Byzantine fleet up the Danube, joined the land forces, and advanced on the Hungarian-held Sirmium region, cutting the enemy's supply lines.
- 1167Sirmium · SerbiaByzantine land and sea forces engaged the Hungarians near Sirmium; Byzantine tactical coordination and firepower superiority routed the Hungarian main force, capturing many prisoners and spoils.
- 1167–1168Hungarian border · HungaryAfter its defeat, Hungary was forced to make peace with Byzantium, acknowledging Byzantine suzerainty over parts of Croatia and the cities of Dalmatia; Byzantine power in the western Balkans reached its peak.
Sources
- A History of the Byzantine State and Society — Warren Treadgold (1997)