Battle of Gaugamela
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Hellenistic Age, Ancient Greece
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Iraq
- Date: October 1, 331
Article abstract: The Battle of Gaugamela pitted Alexander the Great’s Macedonian forces against the Persians in a decisive battle for supremacy in Asia Minor.
Summary of Event
After King Philip II of Macedonia had defeated the Greek states in the Battle of Chaeronea (338 b.c.e.), he made plans to invade the Persian Empire. His assassination in 336, however, forestalled this scheme until his son Alexander made his succession to the throne secure. In 334, Alexander the Great invaded Asia Minor and quickly defeated the Persians on the Granicus River....
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