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What month/year was the battle of Issus?
October 333BC
Where is Issus
southern Turkey
What major achievement did Alexander manage before the battle of Issus even started? (2)
he wheeled his entire army round
when Darius had arrived behind him
Why did Alexander win at Issus? (3)
1 Darius delayed
2 Alexander attacked weak point (defended by archers)
3 Darius fled, causing panic
How did Alexander's actions after Issus suggest good leadership? (3)
1 though wounded himself, he visited the wounded
2 speech praising outstanding & honouring dead
3 reassured Darius' relatives (Darius alive, retain royal status)
What amusing event happened after Issus? (2)
Darius' mother confused Hephaistion with Alexander
Alexander said Hephaistion was an Alexander too
How did Alexander defeat Tyre? (first phase) (2)
1. built causeway
2. blockaded harbour
How did Alexander defeat Tyre? (2nd phase) (2)
1 metal chains to draw away boulders
2. ships with towers and rams to damage walls
Which modern day country is Tyre in?
Lebanon
When was the siege of Tyre?
332BC