Khalid bin Walid vs Patroclus

Khalid bin Walid took command of the Muslim army after three previous commanders were killed. He executed a tactical withdrawal, saving the Muslim force from annihilation by a much larger Byzantine and Arab Christian army. This action earned him the title 'Sword of Allah' from Muhammad.

Khalid bin Walid led the Muslim army against the forces of Musaylima, a false prophet, during the Ridda Wars. The battle was fierce and resulted in a decisive Muslim victory, crushing the rebellion in central Arabia and solidifying the nascent caliphate's control.

Khalid bin Walid defeated a larger Sassanid Persian army in Mesopotamia using a double envelopment tactic. This victory opened the way for the Muslim conquest of Iraq and demonstrated Khalid's strategic ingenuity against a major empire.

Khalid bin Walid, as supreme commander, led the Muslim army to a decisive victory over a large Byzantine force in Syria. The battle lasted six days and resulted in the permanent Muslim conquest of Syria and Palestine, ending Byzantine rule in the Levant.

Caliph Umar dismissed Khalid bin Walid from his command of the Muslim armies in Syria. Umar cited concerns over Khalid's growing fame and potential for fitna (civil strife), though he did not punish him. Khalid retired to Homs and died a few years later.

Patroclus, wearing Achilles' armor, led the Myrmidons into battle and drove the Trojans back to their walls. He killed many Trojans including Sarpedon, but was then struck by Apollo, wounded by Euphorbus, and finally killed by Hector.

With Achilles refusing to fight, Patroclus begged to wear his armor and lead the Myrmidons to save the Greek ships. Achilles agreed, warning him not to pursue the Trojans to the city walls.

During his aristeia, Patroclus encountered Sarpedon, a son of Zeus and king of Lycia, who was fighting for Troy. Patroclus killed Sarpedon in single combat, leading to a fierce battle over the body.