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The battle of Issus, 333 BC
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Alexander the Great, the son of Philip, is known as the most distinctive hero in 4th century BC. He also is acknowledged as the greatest military genius who overthrew the Persian Empire and extended his rule from Greece to Egypt and all the way to India. For this expansion there was an important battle near Issus. The victory at the battle of Issus completed the takeover of Asia Minor and made Alexander to move south into Phoenicia and Egypt. The battle of Issus, 333 BC After the battle of Granicus in 334 BC, Alexander wintered over at several places. In spring Alexander headed for Gordium. According to Curtias he visited the temple of Jupiter and saw a legendary wagon which was fastened to the pole by a knot tied by the King Midas. The legend was that whoever should loose the intricate fastening would rule over Asian (Curtias.?.i.16). -Another legend on...
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