hold off until the time was right. Alexander refused and within minutes the blaring trumpets roared as they marched on into battle. Alexander launched a small attack of fifteen-hundred men to make the Persians believe the real battle had started. They fell for it and soon the Persians had lost the majority of their men along the banks. Alexander then proceeded in sending in his elite cavalry squadrons down into the river and across into the face of his enemies. Several of the Persian officers tried to kill Alexander himself, in the attempt eight were killed, including Darius's son-in-law. The Greek mercenaries, meanwhile, who were among the Persian's best troops watched the battle at the river Granicus. The Persian cavalry retreated and among the midst came Alexander's companion cavalry heading straight for them. The phalanx was set up and war against the mercenaries ensued into the night. The mercenaries were cut in half before finally surrendering. They were then sent in chains to hard labor fo
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