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Alexander was determined to take over Darius's empire and become
the ruler of Asia. Darius had avoided Alexander in the Battle of
Granicus, but he could not escape him forever. In October of 333
B.C. Darius and Alexander's armies met. The Battle of Granicus
was not that important, it just set the stage for these two
rivals. This one was several steps more important. Darius put
his troops along the northern bank of the Pinarus River.
Alexander again was not in a very good posistion. He had no
choice but to do a frontal charge. Alexander attacked the
archer's at first, but then saw Darius and immediately attacked
him with a sword up in his hand. When Darius saw this he jumped
out of his chariot and into a larger one. Then, desperatley
smacking the horse of his chariot, ran for his life. This was
what had changed the momentum of the battle. Before the Persians
had an excellent chance of winning, but now that Darius had
escaped, the Persians lost their bravery and began following
Darius with Alexander's troops right behind them. Alexander
charged after Darius, but he was in too far ahead and Darius
rode to safety. Alexander went back to Issus and saw that
Darius's tent was abandoned, so he went in, sat down, ate what
was supposed be Darius's dinner, and enjoyed his victory. |
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