Very little is known about the details of these successes, as the generally hostile stance of the pro-Nicaean Byzantine historians towards Michael means that his achievements were often ignored.
Sangat sedikit yang diketahui tentang rincian dari keberhasilan ini, karena sikap yang umumnya bermusuhan dari para sejarahwan Bizantium pro-Nicea terhadap Mikhael berarti bahwa prestasinya sering diabaikan.