However, not only did Narses escape from Leontius, but the other Byzantine army was defeated near Dara, leading to the capture of that important fortress of the Upper Mesopotomia in 605 caused Phocas' military regime to lose its prestige.
Not only did Narses escape from Leontius. This was however. The other Byzantine army was defeated near Dara. The other Byzantine army was leading to the capture of that important fortress of the Upper Mesopotomia in 605 caused Phocas' military regime to lose its prestige.