Battle of Hydaspes

NATURE’S TANKS

  Tanks were first used in battle in WWI, but before then, armies had nature’s tanks. A long, long time ago, someone had the bright idea to use elephants in battle. That person knew that elephants scared horses and men. Horses feared the sight, sound, and smell  of the elephants. Read more

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LIKE A KING

Alexander’s last great battle was in India at the River Hydaspes.  He faced his most worthy opponent in this battle.  King Porus fought from elephant-back and very nearly defeated Alexander.  Porus was wounded by a spear in the battle and his elephant supposedly pulled the spear out.  After the battle, Read more

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