Issus: Pressure the King

Macedonia vs Persia

333 BC · Issus, Cilicia

Historical Briefing

At Issus in 333 BC, Alexander defeated a far larger army by driving his Companion cavalry straight at Darius III. The Persian king's flight from the field decided the battle and shattered Persian morale.

Tactical Lesson

Lead with the Companion cavalry, charge after charge, and keep a tactic ready for the moment the king wavers.

Scenario Rules

  • The enemy Commander has +1 ATK.

Objectives

  • ★1 Win the duel
  • ★2 Attack 3 times with Cavalry units
  • ★3 Activate 2 tactics

Battle Report

By threatening the king directly, Alexander shattered a far larger army.

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