All Battles
Battle of Issus
-333 • Kilikien Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
The first direct encounter between Alexander and Darius III. Alexander broke the Persian line and forced the Great King to flee.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Macedonian victory; flight of Darius III.
Macedon & League of Corinth
- Commander: Alexander der Große
- Strength: ca. 40.000 Mann
- Casualties: Moderat (ca. 450)
Achaemenid Empire (Satraps)
- Commander: Dareios III.
- Strength: ca. 100.000 - 300.000 Mann
- Casualties: Sehr hoch (ca. 20.000+)
Strategic Context
Crushing the main royal army to enable the advance into Phoenicia and Egypt.
Conflict / War
Alexander's Campaign
Decisive Macedonian victory; path to Asia Minor opened.
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