Greetings all,

On this day we commemorate the Byzantine victory in the Battle of Sirmium on July 8th in 1167 AD:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Sirmium

The battle was fought between Byzantine and Hungarian forces. The Byzantines goaded the Hungarian cavalry into a charge, which was broken. The Byzantine forces then brought in their reserves, capturing the enemy standard and five senior commanders. The Hungarians were forced to sue for peace on Byzantine terms.

-Marcus Cassius Julianus

 

 

 

 

Greetings all,

On this day we commemorate the victory of Constantine I over the forces of Licinius in the Battle of Adrianople on July 3rd in 324 AD:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Adrianople_(324)

The result was a resounding victory for Constantine I. Licinius fled to Byzantium (soon to be Constantinople) and Licinius was defeated again in the battle of Chrysopolis on the 18th of September.

-Marcus Cassius Julianus

 

 

 

 

 Greetings all, 

On this day we commemorate the Imperial Army proclaiming Nikephoros II Phocas as Emperor on the plains outside Cappadocian Caeserea on July 2nd in 963 AD: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikephoros_II_Phokas

His military successes were an important part of the Byzantine resurgence of the 10th century.

There should be cake!  :)

-Marcus Cassius Julianus