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Battle of Granicus River

Battle of Granicus River

9.8
A battle in 334 BC that Alexander the Great won against Persia, starting his campaign in Asia
  • noun
translation icon : Batalla del río Granico
  • The Battle of Granicus River marked the beginning of Alexander's campaign in Asia.

Examples

  • After the Battle of Granicus River, Persian resistance in Asia Minor was significantly weakened.

  • Historians often study the tactics Alexander used at the Battle of Granicus River.

  • The Battle of Granicus River was a significant victory for Alexander.

  • Did you know that the Battle of Granicus River occurred in 334 BC?

  • The Battle of Granicus River was a crucial event that opened the way for Alexander's conquest of the Persian Empire.

  • Many consider the Battle of Granicus River to be a turning point in history, as it marked the start of Alexander's success in Asia Minor.

  • Following the Battle of Granicus River, Alexander gained control of much of Asia Minor and established his reputation as a great military leader.

Synonyms

Granicus
vsBattle of Granicus River
1 9.9

A battle in 334 BC in which Alexander the Great won his first major victory against the Persians

places that victory as the start of a wider campaign in Asia Minor
Battle of the Granicus
vsBattle of Granicus River
9.1

A major early battle in 334 BC where Alexander the Great beat the Persian army near the Granicus River

is the same event but highlights it as the opening campaign moment

Surface Forms

Battle of Granicus River singular

Morphology

battle + of + Granicus + river

The phrase is a straightforward noun phrase combining 'battle' + 'of' + a place name ('Granicus River'), so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can infer it denotes a battle that took place at the Granicus River. The specific historical significance (Alexander's victory in 334 BC) is not derivable from the parts, but the referential meaning is fully compositional and cross-linguistically regular.

Etymology

The Battle of Granicus River was the first big battle in 334 BC where Alexander the Great beat the Persian army as he crossed a river. Picture his soldiers on horses charging through the shallow water and breaking the enemy line; this clear win 'marked the beginning' of his campaign to gain control of Asia Minor.