granicus

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granicus

The Macedonian army crosses the Granicus River.

Definition

Noun: - A historical battle: The Battle of the Granicus River, the first major military engagement between Alexander the Great of Macedon and the Persian Empire in 334 BC, resulting in a decisive victory for Alexander.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • Alexander's tactics at the Granicus demonstrated his early military genius.
    • Historians study the Granicus to understand the beginning of Alexander's conquest of Persia.
Advanced Usage
  • "The victory at Granicus": This phrase specifically refers to the successful outcome of this battle for Alexander the Great.
    • The victory at Granicus opened the way for Alexander's advance into Asia Minor.
Variants and Related Words
  • Battle of the Granicus River: The full, formal name for the event.
    • The Battle of the Granicus River is a classic example of a river crossing against a defending force.
Synonyms
  • Battle: A general term for a sustained fight between large organized armed forces.
  • Engagement: A synonym for a battle or fight.
Related Phrases
  • Crossing the Granicus: Often used to describe the initial and challenging phase of the battle where Alexander's army forded the river.
    • Crossing the Granicus under Persian arrow fire was a critical moment in the battle.
granicus

The Macedonian army crosses the Granicus River.

Noun
  1. the battle in which Alexander won his first major victory against the Persians (334 BC)

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