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ISSUS


According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Issus is a plain on the coast of the Gulf of Iskenderun, in present-day southern Turkey."




Issus saw battle action in 333 B.C. when Alexander the Great defeated Darius III and his Persians.


Battle of Issus 333 BC - Map
Map of the Battle of Issus 333 BC - Movements to the Battlefield

Battle of Issus - Initial Situation 333 BC - Map
Map of the Battle of Issus 333 BC - Initial Situation

Map of the Battle of Issus - Decisive Action 333 BC
Map of the Battle of Issus 333 BC - Decisive Action

 

 

 


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