HIST 002A Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Darius Iii, Moe Williams, Battle Of Gaugamela
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Battle of granicus river, east of troy. Alexander and macedonians defeated the persian army. Macedonia won (had more men, they had hoplite armor persians don"t, most of persian soldiers were not persian they were people forced to fight. Philip used a new weapon 18 foot long spears, typically 8 feet. Alexander inherited a great calvary, was able to protect the flanks of his army. Calvary was used to break or enemy lines, chased down enemies who have fled. Calvary meant they were close to king. Big success was from the army alexander inherited from his father. Darois gathers an army of 150,000 soldiers. Darius start marching northwest looking for alexander. Alexander believed the key to victory was darius. He thought i f he killed them persians would support. After darius cowards off, alexander never loses. Darius and alexander bump into each other at isscus. Persians are not able to spread out. They have to fight the macedonians head on.
