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Oct 3, 2024
Alexander’s conquest of Sogdiana and Bactria was met with dogged resistance. Unable to face him on the battlefield, many locals retreated to the Sogdian Rock.
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Aug 24, 2024
Following Alexander’s string of victories, the Macedonians were poised to march on the Achaemenid heartland. They met opposition at the Battle of the Persian Gate.
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Jul 5, 2024
By 333 BCE, Alexander had finally defeated the Achaemenid satraps of Anatolia, and at least somewhat secured his line of communication. He was now ready to march his army into the...
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Jun 25, 2024
Following the assassination of Philip, many Macedonian vassal states rose in revolt. The Battle of Thebes resulted from one such rebellion.
Oct 3, 2024Alexander’s conquest of Sogdiana and Bactria was met with dogged resistance. Unable to face him on the battlefield, many locals retreated to the Sogdian Rock.
Aug 24, 2024Following Alexander’s string of victories, the Macedonians were poised to march on the Achaemenid heartland. They met opposition at the Battle of the Persian Gate.
Jul 5, 2024By 333 BCE, Alexander had finally defeated the Achaemenid satraps of Anatolia, and at least somewhat secured his line of communication. He was now ready to march his army into the...
Jun 25, 2024Following the assassination of Philip, many Macedonian vassal states rose in revolt. The Battle of Thebes resulted from one such rebellion.