We are greatly outnumbered. They have almost 4 times more men who are ready to fight. They also have the high ground and block our path at a river. Join me, and I will show you how to breakthrough this blockade.

"The Battle if Issus is a historical battle fought between Alexander the Great of Macedon and Darius III of the Persian Empire in 333 BC. It is featured in Rome: Total War: Alexander as a historical battle. You take on the role of Alexander the Great as he fights the large Persian army.

Though reeling from the relentless series of defeats inflicted on his forces by the Macedonians and the death of his most trusted general, Darius Codomannus III, king of Persia, was still master of a vast empire. Sending word to every corner of his domain, he gathered a huge force to his banner and set forth himself to bring Alexander to battle.

Alexander had established a forward base at the coastal port of Issus and, having rested there for a few days he resumed his march southwards. Darius receiving word of this and resolved to use his knowledge of the local geography to cut his enemies' lines. Taking a route through a mountain pass, he appeared suddenly to Alexander's north, between the Macedonians and Issus. Far from being dismayed by this, Alexander rode eagerly to engage the Persian king..." Total War Wiki, Battle Description (https://totalwar.fandom.com/wiki/Batt...)

Chapters:
0:00 Intro to Battle
0:16 Historical Context
3:33 PreBattle Narration
5:43 Discussion of Strategy
9:25 Push Across
12:00 Hold them Back
16:40 Final Push
17:50 Battle Results