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Theodorus showed themselves as well. Both detachments started a relentless attack against the surrounded Berber troops who panicked and attempted to flee, but had nowhere to do so. The few that survived did so by trampling over the dead bodies of their comrades, and nearly all of the Berber warriors were caught, killed, or wounded. All of the Berber chieftains were able to flee except for Esdilasas, who was caught, and taken prisoner. According to Procopius, the Berbera suffered 50,000 casualties, while the Romans suffered none, although this was likely an exaggeration.
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Setting up their camp, Solomon observed the Berber positions. The
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Berbers. Not even telling his own troops to avoid being betrayed, the excubitors climbed up the mountain during the dead of the night without being noticed. By dawn Solomon moved his troops up to the
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Byzantine troops were demoralized when met with the larger number of enemies, but after a speech by Solomon, they gained their bravery back, and prepared for the fight. He sent his commander, Theodorus, with about 1,000
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