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Thymbra: Lydian Defeat, 546 BC by Redwan Hossain is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Cyrus of Persia and Croesus of Lydia led their armies into battle at Thymbra in 546 BC. Croesus had 40,000 troops including Lydian cavalry and Egyptian mercenaries, while Cyrus had 30,000 troops including Persian cavalry and infantry. The battle was closely fought, with Croesus deploying his cavalry on the wings and Cyrus countering by enveloping the Lydian flanks. In the end, the Persian infantry proved decisive in defeating the Lydian army.
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- Redwan Hossain
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- EN