Byzantine – Sasanian War of 602–628

After the long wait, Kings and Generals Animated Historical Documentary Series is back! We spend considerable time learning new tricks and creating new effects and assets, so we really hope that you will like our new direction. This video is dedicated to the war of 602 - 628 between the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) and Sassanid Shahdom. This conflict was the very last that happened between these two empires, as shortly after it ended, Sasanians were conquered by the Caliphate. The sheer devastation and meaninglessness of this war allowed it to be a turning point in the human history.

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