Invasion of Persia

Invasion

Alexander the Great was the king of Macedonia, and Ancient Greek Kingdom. Once Alexander the Great secured Greece he felt free to fulfill his fathers plan and invade and conquer Persia. In 334 B.C. he led 35,000 soldiers. Persian messengers went to the Royal Road to alert Persia about the invasion. An army of 40,000 rushed to defend Persia. The two forces met at Granicus River. Instead on waiting for Persia to make the first move he had his men attack. Alexander smashed through the Persian defense. Alexander victory alerted Persia. Darius III vowed to kill his invaders. He gathered a army of 50,000 to 75,000 men. Realizing he was out numbered Alexander had his best men attack Persia weak spots. The army then went straight to Darius. To avoid capture Darius fled. This victory gave him power over Anatolia. 

Scared by his defeat Darius try to negotiate a settlement between the two forces. He offered Alexander all the land West of the Euphrates that was his. Alexander men told him to accept but the greed got to Alexander. He declined the offer and said he would conquer the rest of the Persian Empire. Alexander marched to Egypt in 3332 B.C. Egypt welcomed him as a liberator. They declared him as a king. Alexander founded a city called Alexandria at the mouth of the Nile.

\

Alexander moved east to Mesopotamia to confront Darius. The desperate king assembled 250,00 men. The two armies met at Gaugamela. Alexander launched a massive attack and Darius yet again got frightened and fled. This victory by Alexander ended Persia power. Within a short time he conquered Susa Babylon and many more places. Alexander left some cities in destruction to let people know Persia destruction. 

Conclusion

Alexander the Great was one of the most powerful leaders every. I believe no one could stop him. He was severely outnumbered and still won. He conquered Persia with no problem.

For more info go to:Persia