The Nile: Repel Perdiccas

Egypt vs Macedonia

320 BC · The Nile near Memphis, Egypt

Historical Briefing

In 320 BC the regent Perdiccas led Alexander's royal Macedonian army against Ptolemy, who had seized Egypt and Alexander's body. Ptolemy held the Nile: Perdiccas's crossing attempts near Memphis ended in disaster — thousands swept away or taken by crocodiles — and his own officers murdered him in his tent.

Tactical Lesson

Hold the river line and let the enemy break against your defenses.

Scenario Rules

  • Egypt starts with Terrain in hand if possible.

Objectives

  • ★1 Survive until turn 8
  • ★2 Control terrain for 4 turns
  • ★3 Win the duel

Battle Report

Perdiccas's death left Ptolemy unchallenged in Egypt — the foundation of the Ptolemaic kingdom that would rule for nearly three centuries.