Alexander The Great Research Paper

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Alexander the Great was known for being one of the best leaders who ever lived. He was known for being the king of Macedonia from 336 to 323 BC. His father was King Philip II of Macedon. He also conquered the Persian Empire. The three major battles Alexander had against the Persian Empire were The Battles of Granicus, Issus, and Gaugamela. The Battle of Granicus River was fought in May 334 BC. This battle was the first major battle he fought. Alexander had an army that had 40,000 men. The Persians messed up on locating their cavalry on the river banks which caused the cavalry to be stationary unit. Alexander took use of the Persian mistake and attacked on the same day he arrived. The Battle of Issus began on November 5th, 333 BC. It was the

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