Not long after, the Lydian cavalry lost many soldiers and were forced to retreat. With most of Cryrus' army intact, and the loss of most of the Lydian cavalry, Cyrus orders all cavalry and infantry to attack what remained of Croesus' forces. Most of the infantry soon surrender but Croesus and a small part of the infantry retreated and headed for the Lydian capital of Sardis, thus a decisive victory for the Persians.