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The Battle of Gaugamela (/ ˌ ɡ ɔː ɡ ə ˈ m iː l ə / GAW-gə-MEE-lə; Ancient Greek: Γαυγάμηλα, romanized: Gaugámēla, lit. 'the Camel's House'), also called the Battle of Arbela ( Ἄρβηλα , Árbēla ), took place in 331 BC between the forces of the Army of Macedon under Alexander the Great and the Persian Army under King ...
The Battle of Gaugamela (October 1, 331 BCE) was a clash between the forces of Alexander the Great of Macedonia and Darius III of Persia that decided the fate of the Persian Achaemenian Empire.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 18, 2012 · Map of the Battle of Gaugamela - Alexander's Attack US Military Academy (Public Domain) Witnessing the failure of his cavalry to contain Alexander's outflanking manouevre, Darius committed his chariots and elephants.
Feb 27, 2012 · The Battle of Gaugamela (1st October 331 BCE, also known as the Battle of Arbela) was the final meeting between Alexander the Great of Macedon and King Darius III of Persia. After this victory, Alexander was, without question, the King of all Asia.
- Donald L. Wasson
Apr 26, 2012 · MLA Style. Academy, US Military. " Map of the Battle of Gaugamela - Setup ." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 02 Jun 2024. Remove Ads. The opening of the battle of Gaugamela.
Jan 8, 2024 · Battle of Gaugamela. Leaving Egypt in 331 BCE, Alexander marched eastward into Mesopotamia (now northern Iraq) and again defeated Darius, at the Battle of Gaugamela. Darius once more fled the field, and Alexander chased him as far as Arbela.
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Learn about the decisive battle between Macedonia and the Achaemenid Empire in northern Iraq, where Alexander the Great defeated Darius III. See the map of the battlefield and the sources of the ancient accounts.
