yarmouk

The supposing is straightforward. Iraklios, or Heraclius, the former the name that he probably formally preferred, is present at that decisive battle and is either killed or captured as his army is routed by one of the greatest generals in history, Ibn al-Walid. Please, this is not about the...

The Romans had superior men and more experienced forces (Roman-Persian Wars). What if the Roman forced annihilated the Rashidun forces at Yarmouk. Would they be able to mount an invasion of Arabia?

This is an alternate timeline asking what if Emperor Heraclius struck the Muslims while they Besieged Damascus rather than waiting and fighting at Yarmouk. This is my first timeline so bear with me, I'm always open to constructive criticism and suggestions too! The point of divergence is that...

In a scenario where the Byzantines win Yarmouk or otherwise repel the Caliphate's invasion, it seems likely that they could hire Arab and Persian foideratoi; Christian and Jewish Arabs emigrating from the Caliphate, some originating from the Ghassanid realm. As well as Christian, Mazdaki...