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The Byzantines defeat the Hungarian army decisively at Sirmium, forcing the Hungarians to sue for peace.
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Battle of Sirmium
Battle in 1167
The Battle of Sirmium, Battle of Semlin or Battle of Zemun was fought on July 8, 1167 between the Byzantine Empire, and the Kingdom of Hungary. The Byzantines achieved a decisive victory, forcing the Hungarians to sue for peace on Byzantine terms. The battle consolidated…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
July 8
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