Battle of the Granicus (333 BC)

Battle of the Granicus (Macedonian Empire & Hellenic League vs Achaemenid Empire) took place in 333 BC during Wars of Alexander the Great.

Battle facts

Year: 333 BC
Date: -0333-05-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: Wars of Alexander the Great
Side A: Macedonian Empire, Hellenic League
Side B: Achaemenid Empire
Casualties: approx. 115 total ---- 85 cavalry killed 30 infantry killed5,000–6,000 total ---- 1,000 cavalry killed 2,000–3,000 Greek mercenaries killed 2,000 Greek mercenaries taken prisoner
Outcome: Macedonian victory
Coordinates: 40.228°, 27.242°