1. Granicus. 2. Issus. 3 Gaugamela.
he took over 5,000
About 37,000
In Asia Minor, where the battle of Granicus 334 BCE which gave Alexander hi first victory over the Persians.
The Macedonians under Alexander defeated a provincial Persian army, allowing Alexander to continue his advance into the heart of the Persian Empire.
about 150,000
Granicus River
Between 300 and 400
Granicus, then Isus, then Gaugamela.
Granicus
1. Granicus. 2. Issus. 3 Gaugamela.
he took over 5,000
The Battle of the Granicus River in May 334 BC was the first of three major battles fought between Alexander the Great and the Persian Empire. The Battle of Issus occurred in southern Anatolia, in November 333 BC. The Battle of Gaugamela took place in 331 BC between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia.
the Granicus river is in modern day turkey!
About 37,000
Granicus River in Asia Minor 334 BCE.
A series of battles over ten years before he had the Persian Empire under control. The critical three were Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela.