The Battle of Gavgazela (1. ⅹ 331 by Pharma) – battle on the left bank of the r. Tiger among the Macedonian army led by Alexander ⅲ Macedonian and the Persian army led by Darius ⅲ. The impact force of the Macedonian army of the two wings is the cavalry, and the central is the phalanx. Aleksandar applied an excellent strategic plan by introducing a second cartel order; Behind each wing sets determines which, in the event of an attack from the back or side, can turn and form an indoor rectangular row with a striking combat line. He taught him in the center, where Darius is located with his elite armies (Indians of elephants, the Persian, Persian and Scythian cavalry with sorrow cars); The Persians are smashed, and Darius escapes from the battlefield. After the victory, Alexander is proclaimed “King of Asia”. At 100 km from Gavgamel, Darius, his borne cola and weapons were seized. Lit.: Arian, Alexandr’s Anabasa. Prev. M. Buzalkova, Skopje, 2000; K. K. Ruf, history of Alexander the Great. Prev. L. BASOP, Skopje, 1998; F. Papazoglu, History of the Hellenistic period, Skopje, 1995. A. Shook.
Original article in Macedonian language Cyrillic alphabet
Кириличен напис БИТКАТА КАЈ ГАВГАМЕЛА