Battle of Ganzak (June 624 AD)

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Heraclius had sought a peace with Persia, which was insultingly dismissed by Khosrow II. The Battle of Ganzak was a clash between the Byzantine and Sassanian armies, which the emperors of both empires personally took part in this battle. 

Learning that Khosrow was at Ganzak with 40,000 troops, Heraclius set against him. Heraclius sent the faithful Arabs forward, who defeated the guards of the Sassanian king. 
The king fled south to Dastagard, abandoning the army, which scattered. 

War Council
Sassanid Army (Use Tan blocks)
• Leader: Khosrow II
• 4* Command Cards
• 2 Inspired Action tokens

* Sassanids must discard a random Command card if Khosrow is eliminated (but not if evaded off map)

Byzantine Army (Use Purple blocks)
• Leader: Heraclius
• 6 Command Cards
• 4 Inspired Action tokens
• Move First

Victory
6 Banners

Special Rules
*If a Byzantine unit occupies a Sassanid camp hex at the start of the Byzantine turn, the player may remove the hex and gain 1 Victory banner before playing a Command Card.
*The Sassanid Medium, Heavy and Super Heavy Cavalry units are armed with bows.
*The Byzantine Medium, Heavy and Super Heavy Cavalry units are armed with bows.