Battle of Halule

The Battle of Halule, fought in 331 BCE, was a significant conflict during Alexander the Great's campaign against the Persian Empire. It took place near the banks of the river Halys in present-day Turkey. Alexander's forces faced the Persian army led by satraps, local governors tasked with defending their territory. Despite being outnumbered, Alexander's strategic brilliance and the disciplined training of his troops led to a decisive Macedonian victory. This battle demonstrated Alexander's military prowess and marked a critical step in his conquest of Persian territories, eventually leading to the fall of the Achaemenid Empire.