This battle included the placement of the kardakes infantry in the foothills, where they were assaulted by a group of hypaspi
This battle included the placement of the kardakes infantry in the foothills, where they were assaulted by a group of hypaspists. One side, composed mainly of peltasts, possessed Greek mercenaries, which were frontally attacked by the opposing phalanx before being attacked from behind by the Companion Cavalry, who had driven off the opposing leader. It took place after one side had reached the Beilan Pass through the Amanus Mountains, having previously captured the Cilician Gates, only to find that the enemy had snuck behind them to the Pinarus River. In the rout that followed this battle, the family of the Persian leader was captured. For 10 points, name this seaside victory of Alexander the Great over Darius III.
This battle included the placement of the kardakes infantry in the foothills, where they were assaulted by a group of hypaspists.
Battle of {Issus}