may 10, 334 BC - Battle of the Granicus
Description:
The Battle of the Granicus River in May 334 BC was the first of three major battles fought between Alexander the Great and the Persian Empire. Fought in northwestern Asia Minor, near the site of Troy, it was here that Alexander defeated the forces of the Persian satraps of Asia Minor, including a large force of Greek mercenaries led by Memnon of Rhodes.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 10, 334 BC
Now
~ 2361 years ago