Battle of Gaza (312 BC)
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| Wars of the Diadochi |
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| Paraitacene – Gabiene – Gaza – Salamis – Rhodes – Ipsus – Corupedium |
The Battle of Gaza was a battle of the Third war of the Diadochi between Ptolemy (satrap of Egypt) and Demetrius (son of Antigonus I Monophthalmus).
Ptolemy decided an invasion of Syria. With 18,000 infantry and 4,000 cavalry he arrived to Gaza in early 312 BC. Demetrius decided to offer him battle.
Demetrius:
- left wing: 2,900 cavalry, 1,500 light infantry and 30 war elephants under Demetrius command
- center: 11,000 infantry phalanx and 13 elephants
- right wing: 1,500 cavalry
- left wing: 3,000 cavalry
- center: 18,000 phalanx
- right wing: 1,000 cavalry
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