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issus

/ˈɪs.əs/

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noun

/ˈɪs.əs/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному историческому сражению, произошедшему в 333 году до н.э., в котором Александр Македонский одержал решающую победу над персидскими войсками под предводительством Дария III.

A proper noun referring to a specific historical battle that took place in 333 BC, where Alexander the Great achieved a decisive victory over the Persian forces led by Darius III.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical BattleC1formal

    A significant battle fought in 333 BC near the town of Issus, in which Alexander the Great achieved a decisive victory over the Persian king Darius III.

    ruИсс

    • The Battle of Issus was a turning point in Alexander's campaign against the Persian Empire.
    • Darius III fled the battlefield at Issus, leaving his family behind.
    • Alexander's tactical brilliance at Issus is still studied in military academies today.