What was the significance of the victory at Issus for Alexander the Great and the defeat for Darius? Give detail on preparation for battle and the battle itself.
Title: What was the significance of the victory at Issus for Alexander the Great and the defeat for Darius? Give detail on preparation for battle and the battle itself.
Category: /History/European History
Details: Words: 763 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
What was the significance of the victory at Issus for Alexander the Great and the defeat for Darius? Give detail on preparation for battle and the battle itself.
Category: /History/European History
Details: Words: 763 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Alexander the Great fought many battles throughout his life, and all held some significance in his long term plans, but his first battle against Darius, the Persian ruler, was very important for both his campaign, and his men's morale. Although it had a shaky start for Alexander and his men were out numbered, Alexander proved once again his prowess on the battlefield, eventually forcing Darius to flee.
In 333BCE Alexander had won his first major …showed first 75 words of 763 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 763 total…time Alexander had faced Darius in battle and he won decisively, breaking Darius' power and giving him the upper hand in the battle for Asia Minor.
Alexander was surprised by the Persian army sneaking up behind him, and had the numerical disadvantage in battle, but with his clever tactics and well thought out strategy he beat the Persian force. This gave him the power in the immediate region and meant that Darius' power was broken.
