Battle of Issus 333BC
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- Created on: 10-11-17 20:50
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- The Battle of Issus 333BC
- Darius' movements
- Darius in Syria, by Sochoi. Superior numbers & strategically strong position
- He & Alexander missed one another (AR+PL). Furious, Darius had the sick/ wounded Macedonians at Issus mutilated/ killed (AR).
- Instead, Darius moved north through the Amanian Gates, and into Cilicia. He expected to fight only half of the Macedonians at this time (AR+PL).
- Dismissed Amyntas' advice fight Alexander on Syrian plains, huge numbers & cavalry superiority would count (AR+PL).
- Arrian criticises Darius, political leader not general, unwise as he listens to flatters. Was less patient as Alexander delayed
- Alexander's Movements
- Before Alexander recovered at Tarsus, he'd sent Parmenion and half the army toward Assyrian gates (AR)
- Having heard Darius was at Sochoi, Alexander moved the other half of his army, set up camp in Myriandrius (AR)
- Found out Darius was behind him, sent galleys to Issus to find out if true. Then marched back with whole army (AR+PL)
- Hadn't sent enough scouts, cut off supply line as Persians blocked conquered territory
- Alexander's Speech
- Macedonians have been successful before, higher morale
- Persians can't use strength in numbers, narrow gap at Pinarus River
- Persians- softer lives, Macedonians made for war
- Macedonians have a better general
- Macedonians are free men, Persians = slaves
- Alexander's - fighting for Greece, Darius' for pay
- Mentions they will have Persian wealth though
- Went to each person and reminded them of what they had achieved
- Skill as military leader troops would remain loyal
- Alexander shows he cares for them & Greece
- Skill as military leader troops would remain loyal
- Gods on side - Darius left open ground that favoured Darius
- Battle
- Alexander's approach slow and deliberate in column, did not want a break in line (AR)
- Outnumbered but gave no opportunity for enemy to circle him,led his right own wing, managed to extend it around the enemy's left (AR+PL)
- Darius' movements
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