jan 1, 335 BC - Alexander's Balkan Campaign Started
Description:
People of Macedonia were in denial that Alexander should be king. Some city-states revolted against him such as Theban. Alexander led 33,000 troops to Theban to have them all slaughtered. Shooken by the event, all Greek city-states pledged allegiance to Macedonia. The Battle of Theban was the beginning of the Balkan Campaign.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 335 BC
Now
~ 2362 years ago