Siege of Gaza
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For the current blockade on the Gaza Strip, see 2007–2008 Israel-Gaza conflict.
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| Macedon, Greek allies |
Achaemenid Empire | ||||||||
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| Alexander the Great | Batis | ||||||||
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| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
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| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
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During the Siege of Gaza Alexander the Great by utilizing the engines he had employed against Tyre, succeeded in reaching the walls. After three unsuccessful assaults, the stronghold was finally taken by storm.[1] During the siege Alexander received a shoulder wound.
The stronghold was built on a hill and was heavily fortified.[2] Upon Alexander's advance to Egypt the inhabitants of Gaza and their Nabataean allies did not want to lose the lucrative trade which was controlled by Gaza.[2] Batis, the commander of the fortress of Gaza, refused to surrender him. When Gaza was taken, the male population was put to the sword and the women and children were sold into slavery.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Leaders and Battles: Gaza, Siege of. Leaders and Battles Database. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ a b Siege of Tyre and Gaza. Retrieved on 2007-01-19.
