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| − | The '''Battle of Granicus''' was fought between the forces of [[Alexander the Great]] and a [[Persian]] army of about 40,000 men in western [[Asia Minor]] in May 334 B.C. It was one of the early engagements in Alexander's war against Persia. | + | The '''Battle of Granicus''' was fought between the forces of [[Alexander the Great]] and a [[Persian]] army of about 40,000 men in western [[Asia Minor]] in May 334 B.C. It was one of the early engagements in Alexander's war against Persia. Approximately half of the Persian army was made up of Greek mercenaries. Alexander led an assault across the Granicus River and was victorious in a short, sharp battle. He then liberated the Asia Minor from Persian control. |
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Revision as of 13:35, July 30, 2007
The Battle of Granicus was fought between the forces of Alexander the Great and a Persian army of about 40,000 men in western Asia Minor in May 334 B.C. It was one of the early engagements in Alexander's war against Persia. Approximately half of the Persian army was made up of Greek mercenaries. Alexander led an assault across the Granicus River and was victorious in a short, sharp battle. He then liberated the Asia Minor from Persian control.
Sources
Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979