The Battle of Issus in 333 BC was fought between the armies of Alexander the Great of Macedon and Darius III of Persia near the town of Issus in southern Anatolia. Darius had a much larger army but Alexander was able to trap the Persians in the narrow pass near Issus, cutting off their escape and inflicting heavy losses on Darius' forces. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for Alexander, allowing him to push further into Asia Minor and begin his conquest of the Persian Empire.

1. BATTLE OF ISSUS
By Lauren Wombles

2. The Battle of Issus started in the town of Issus, during November
333 B.C. Macedonia was lead by Alexander the Great and the Persian
Empire was lead by Darius III. Since 340 B.C. There was bound to be
a war between the two countries. Alexander wanted to conquer
Persian Empire.

3. Darius' massive army was in Babylon, while Alexander
and his troops were in Tarsus. Alexander knew where Darius
was, so he sent Parmenion to occupy the coast of Issus, so
Darius could not use the Persian fleet. Alexander kept his
troops at Tarsus.
In November, Darius had progressed on to Sochi, Syria.
Alexander and his troops headed to the Pass of Jonah. The
Persians captured Issus easily and took "care of" all of the
sick/wounded soldiers left behind from Alexander. Darius had
cut off the Macedonians' supplies.

4. Darius, the 'Great King' of Persia, arrived at Issus.

6. ANCIENT GREEK POTTERY
8.5 by 5 inches

7. MOSAIC FROM POMPEII, ITALY
This is a worldwide known floor mosaic, 1st century A.D.
representing the Battle of Issus. It was found in Pompeii, Italy,
and is now in Naples, at the National Archeological Museum.
The actual artwork is 5.84 by 3.17 meters.