battle of granicus river (Meaning)
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battle of granicus river (n)
the battle in which Alexander won his first major victory against the Persians (334 BC)
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- Alexander the Great's victory at the Battle of Granicus River marked the beginning of his conquest of the Persian Empire.
- The Battle of Granicus River was fought in 334 BC between the forces of Alexander the Great and the Persian satrapal army.
- Alexander's army crossed the Granicus River under heavy Persian fire, but they managed to break through the Persian lines.
- The Battle of Granicus River was a decisive victory for Alexander, who went on to conquer much of the Persian Empire.
- The battle took place near the Granicus River in northwestern Turkey.
- Alexander's cavalry charged into the Persian center, scattering their ranks.
- The Battle of Granicus River was the first major battle of Alexander's campaign against the Persian Empire.
- The Persian army was led by the satrap Arsites, who was killed in the battle.
- Alexander's victory at the Battle of Granicus River gave him control of the Hellespont and opened the way for him to advance into Asia Minor.
- The battle is considered one of Alexander's greatest military achievements.
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the battle in which Alexander won his first major victory against the Persians (334 BC)
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Alexander the Great's victory at the Battle of Granicus River marked the beginning of his conquest of the Persian Empire.
The Battle of Granicus River was fought in 334 BC between the forces of Alexander the Great and the Persian satrapal army.
Alexander's army crossed the Granicus River under heavy Persian fire, but they managed to break through the Persian lines.
The Battle of Granicus River was a decisive victory for Alexander, who went on to conquer much of the Persian Empire.
