Caliph Umar's Battle Flashcards

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Battle of Namaraq (634 CE) - Muslim Commander

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Al-Muthanna ibn Haritha

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Battle of Namaraq (634 CE) - Persian Commander

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Andarzaghar

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Battle of Namaraq (634 CE) - Army Sizes

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Muslims ~8,000 | Persians ~30,000

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Battle of Namaraq (634 CE) - Strategy

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Guerrilla tactics and surprise raids on Persian supply lines.

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Battle of Namaraq (634 CE) - Outcome

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Muslims won; gained foothold in Iraq.

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Battle of Buwaib (635 CE) - Muslim Commander

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Al-Muthanna ibn Haritha

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Battle of Buwaib (635 CE) - Persian Commander

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Mihran Razi

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Battle of Buwaib (635 CE) - Army Sizes

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Muslims ~10,000 | Persians ~20,000

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Battle of Buwaib (635 CE) - Strategy

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Lured Persians across the Euphrates, then ambushed them during crossing.

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Battle of Buwaib (635 CE) - Outcome

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Major Muslim victory; boosted morale.