Battle of Nineveh
Part of the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628
Anachronistic depiction of the Battle of Nineveh in a late 15th century illuminated French manuscript (by Robinet Testard)
Date December 12, 627 CE Location Near Nineveh 36°21′34″N 43°09′10″E / 36.35944°N 43.15278°E / 36.35944; 43.15278 Result Byzantine victory
Belligerents
Byzantine Empire	Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Heraclius	Rahzadh † Vahram-Arshusha V (POW)
Strength
25,000-50,000 Byzantines[1] 40,000 Göktürks (deserted)	12,000[2]
Casualties and losses
Unknown	6,000[2]
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The Battle of Nineveh (Greek: Ἡ μάχη τῆς Νινευί) was the climactic battle of the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628.