Following the battle , he was sent on a scouting mission to confirm the rumour of the arrival of Persian reinforcements .
Heraclius the Elder commanded the center of the Byzantine army at the Battle of Solachon in spring 586 .
Following the battle , Heraclius the Elder was sent on a scouting mission to confirm the rumour of the arrival of Persian reinforcements .
Heraclius the Elder commanded the center of the Byzantine army at the Battle of Solachon in spring 586 .