Anabasis, Part VIII summary
Part VIII of 56 · Book 1 · 7 min to read the part
In VIII, Cyrus prepares his army for the king’s approach, while the Hellenes advance and drive their opponents into flight with almost no injury. Their success does not settle the battle: Cyrus charges to prevent encirclement, wounds the king, and falls with eight companions in the struggle around him.
What happens
- Pategyas announces the king’s approach, and Cyrus orders his army to arm and form ranks.
- The enemy appears, and Clearchus keeps his wing beside the river rather than moving against the king’s center.
- Cyrus approves the watchword, and the Hellenes advance singing before breaking into a run.
- Their opponents flee before bowshot range, and the Hellenes let driverless chariots pass through gaps.
- Cyrus sees the king turning to encircle his army and charges, routing the troops before him.
- His cavalry scatters in pursuit; Cyrus attacks and wounds the king, then falls with eight companions.
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