River Granicus

The River Granicus, located in modern-day Turkey, is historically significant for being the site of the first major battle between Alexander the Great and the Persian forces in 334 BC. This battle marked the beginning of Alexander's campaign to conquer the Persian Empire. The river itself served as a natural barrier that the Macedonian army had to cross, and its strategic importance contributed to the battle's outcome. The victory at Granicus demonstrated Alexander's military prowess and set the stage for his subsequent successes in Asia. It remains a key event in ancient military history.