This map depicts the second phase of the Battle of Gaugamela. Here’s a brief summary of what is shown in the map:
-
Alexander drives his cavalry toward a gap in the Persian center, aiming for Darius.
-
The Greek phalanx in the center advances while the reserves pivot to counter the Persian scythed chariots that have slipped through.
-
The Persian general Mazaeus crushes in on Parmenion; Bessus tries to envelop Alexander.
| Sector / Commander | Forces | Maneuver (Phase 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Right – Alexander | Companion Cavalry, Hypaspists, Agrianians | Wedge thrust into center-right gap |
| Center – Craterus & Phalanx | Main phalanx, reserve phalanx | Advance; open lanes for chariots; reserve wheels to support |
| Left – Parmenion | Thessalian & allied cavalry, Thracians | Defensive, compressed inward |
| Persian Center – Darius | Persian cav & Greek mercenaries | Attempts to seal breach |
Overview: Macedonian line holds; wings are contested, but Alexander’s breakthrough tears open the Persian center, setting up Darius’s flight in the next phase.