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Siege of Tyre
-332 • Phönizien Belagerung
Historical Overview
A masterful seven-month siege in which Alexander built a causeway to storm the impregnable island fortress.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Macedonian victory; total destruction of the island fortress.
Macedon & League of Corinth
- Commander: Alexander der Große
- Strength: ca. 15.000 - 20.000 Mann
- Casualties: Gering (ca. 400)
City State of Tyre
- Commander: Azemilkos
- Strength: ca. 8.000 - 10.000 Verteidiger
- Casualties: Total (8.000 getötet, 30.000 Sklaverei)
Strategic Context
Eliminating the Phoenician naval base to finally end Persian maritime dominance in the Mediterranean.
Conflict / War
Alexander's Campaign
Decisive Macedonian victory; path to Asia Minor opened.
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