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Darius III assembled a massive army, estimated to be between 100,000 and 250,000 strong, compared to Alexander the Great\u2019s<\/strong> force of around 47,000. Darius carefully chose the battlefield near present-day Mosul in Iraq to exploit his numerical superiority.<\/p>\n However, Alexander\u2019s innovative strategies and the disciplined fighting skills of his troops turned the tide of battle.<\/p>\n Alexander employed a clever tactic known as the oblique formation, concentrating his forces on one side to break through the Persian lines. He led a direct assault on Darius, creating chaos within the Persian ranks. The Macedonian phalanx<\/strong>, combined with the use of cavalry, outmaneuvered the Persian forces<\/strong>, causing them to flee.<\/p>\n Darius III escaped, but his army was shattered, leading to the collapse of the Persian Empire.<\/p>\n The aftermath of the battle saw the fall of Babylon, Susa, and eventually Persepolis, significantly expanding Alexander\u2019s empire.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Map of Ancient Greece and Cyprus on Google Maps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n