0
In late 331 b.c., Alexander's army headed back north. He turned eastward and invaded Mesopotamia, now ruled by the Persians. Alexander's army smashed Darius's forces at Gaugamela, near the Tigris River. After this victory, Alexander's army took over the rest of the Persian Empire so in cnclusion after this victory he got the rest of persia
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoit was the first time he really got to be a leader
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why was the battle of agincourt so important?
khar
Why was the battle of Mont St Quentin important?
the battle was so important because it was so that the australians could take back a chunk of the Germans army, the megority were on mont st quentin as a look out and the Australian army destroyed them
Why was the battle of Milne Bay so important in World War 2?
Because they wanted to!
Why was the battle of the ironclads so important?
It signed the unstoppable decline of wooden battleships' age.
Why was the first battle of newbury so important?
well basically because everyone is awesome lool
Alexander the great defeated Darius III at what battle?
He won three major battles - Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela. He laid the foundation to this land conquest by capturiing the bases of the Persian navy in the Levant and Egypt, so eliminating the Persian threat to Greece - his source of manpower - in his absence in Asia. After the land wins, he fought on for another six years to take control of the Middle East and Central Asia.
Why was Alexander so important to the Hellenistic Culture What did Alexandria have that brought people to it?
As Alexander was a world conquer and was never defeated in battle. He spread Hellenstic culture, the Greek culture.
Why do you think Alexander the Great and his armies were so successful in their battles against the Persians?
Persian infantry was unarmoured - they could not stand up to Macedonian and Greek armoured formations. The Persians first tried hiring Greek armoured infantry, but after winning the battle of Granicus, Alexander had the captured Greek mercenaries massacred as a warning for Greeks thinking of hiring themselves out to Persia. At the final battle of Gaugamela, the Persians had trained their own heavy infantry (Kardakes) but they were too raw and inexperienced to stand up to the seasoned phalanx of Alexander's army.
What was the total force that Alexander the Great led as he marched through and conquered east Asia?
Most historians estimate that Alexander's marching army was composed of 65,000 soldiers, servants and other personnel. His vital supply and pack animals may have numbered 1,100. Part of so few pack animals was due to his soldiers caring their own weapons and food.
Who was Alexander the Great's biggest influence?
Achilles. Alexander the great was influenced by him so much, he borrowed his shield for good luck in battle.
Who was Alexander the great and why is he important?
Alexander the Great conquered and created the Greek empire, it went along side the Mediterranean Sea. When Alexander died Greece was split into 4 sections under 4 rulers. Alexander was also a brave, and skillful war leader, he led every battle and won every battle (so some say).
Why was the battle of eventual union so important?
There is no Battle of Eventual Union.
Why was the battle of agincourt so important?
khar
10 facts about alexander the great?
alexander the great was of macedon .....he wanted to capture india so he tried his best but all his tries failed so he made it easier for Chandra gupta Maurya .......:)
What was Ptolemy's expertise?
One of Alexander the Great's generals, so I assume leading men into battle was his expertise.
Why was the battle of the little bighorn so important?
because
What did Alexander do that was so important?
He spoke words os wisdom and had a great body...
