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Alexander and the Battle of Granicus River

In 334 BC, Alexander the Great and his army faced the Persian forces of Darius III at the Battle of Granicus River. This would be Alexander's first major victory against the Persian king. However, the Persian army was commanded not by Darius III, but by a group of Persian satraps and Greek mercenaries, notably including Memnon of Rhodes...

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    Alexander and the Battle of Granicus River

    Alexander and the Battle of Granicus River

    In 334 BC, Alexander the Great and his army faced the Persian forces of Darius III at the Battle of Granicus River. This would be Alexander's first …

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