source 325-323 BC The retreat west But Alexander divides his army: The fleet is to drive along the coast to the mouth of the Euphrates, he himself wants to take the land with an army of more than 20,000

source 326-325 BC The Indian adventure For Alexander, the main thing now is to set a natural eastern border for his newly won empire. The ocean, which according to ancient ideas should already be visible

source 330 BC - The murder of Darius Alexander decides after his stay in Susa to conquer the remaining residences. But unexpected difficulties lurk in the Persian highlands: the important mountain passes

source Militarily, the Macedonians may have won an overwhelming victory at Issus, with many more to follow in the years to come. However, the legacy of the defeated lived on in the victors, who later built

source What she expected there exceeded her wildest expectations: not only had the Persian war chest fallen into Alexander's hands, but so had the royal family that Darius had traditionally accompanied.

source The new situation offered advantages and disadvantages for both sides: the Persians cut off the return route for the Greeks and were able to put them to battle at will. Alexander, on the other hand,

source For his part, Darius used the time to gather new allies. This time he wanted to face his opponent personally. Alexander, who had not only made friends by his aggressive policies, suddenly saw himself

source The Persians had a much better starting position before the beginning of the battle. They were protected from encircling by the steep bank of the river, and Alexander's troops were exhausted by

source For a few generations, the fragile peace had lasted until Alexander's father, Philip II, ushered in a new era of military confrontation. Supposedly it was revenge for the atrocities committed by

source In the spring, Alexander arrives in Gordion. According to legend, he smashes through here the Gordian knot, whereupon, according to an old oracle saying he should rule over all of Asia. Alexander,

source 334 BC BC: Departure to Persia The fact that Alexander is not planning a short expedition to Asia is already evident in his plans. He has mobilized a good 35,000 foot troops, plus about 5,000 riders

source After the death of his father, 20-year-old Alexander consolidates his rule. In the spring of 334 BC, he sets off with 40,000 men to attack the great enemy in the east: the Persian king Darius. After