Battle of Pelusium (343 BC)
The Battle of Pelusium in 343 was fought between the Persians, with their Greek mercenaries, and the Egyptians with their Greek mercenaries. It took place at the stronghold of Pelusium, on the coast at the far eastern side of the Nile Delta. Overall, Artaxerxes III commanded the Persians, and Nectanebo II commanded the Egyptians. The Greek troops with Egyptians inside the fortress were commanded by Philophron. The first attack was by Theban troops under Lacrates. The battle allowed Persia to conquer Egypt, ending the last period of native rule in Ancient Egypt.
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Battle of Pelusium (343 BC)
The Battle of Pelusium in 343 was fought between the Persians, with their Greek mercenaries, and the Egyptians with their Greek mercenaries. It took place at the stronghold of Pelusium, on the coast at the far eastern side of the Nile Delta. Overall, Artaxerxes III commanded the Persians, and Nectanebo II commanded the Egyptians. The Greek troops with Egyptians inside the fortress were commanded by Philophron. The first attack was by Theban troops under Lacrates. The battle allowed Persia to conquer Egypt, ending the last period of native rule in Ancient Egypt.
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The Battle of Pelusium in 343 ...... native rule in Ancient Egypt.
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Location of the Battle of Pelusium.
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Egypt is annexed by the Persian Empire
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