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Who saves Cyrus from execution after Tissaphernes accuses him of conspiracy?
What campaign does Cyrus claim to be preparing when he assembles troops at Sardis?
How does Clearchus begin to regain the soldiers' trust at Tarsus?
What aim does Cyrus openly announce to the Greek generals?
Why does Cyrus consider speed essential during the desert march?
What exposes Orontas's plan to betray Cyrus?
What happens to Cyrus despite the Hellenes' success in battle?
Why do the Greek generals refuse to surrender their weapons?
What does Clearchus demand before discussing peace with the king's heralds?
What happens when the Greek officers attend the meeting with Tissaphernes?
What does Xenophon urge the surviving officers to do after the commanders are seized?
What marching formation does Xenophon help the army adopt?
How does the army respond after Xenophon's failed pursuit reveals tactical weaknesses?
Why do the generals decide to cross the Carduchian mountains?
What discovery makes the crossing of the Centrites possible?
What provides essential relief after the army suffers hunger and deadly cold in Armenia?
What causes tears and embraces after the army follows a guide from Gymnias?
What makes the soldiers ill before they reach Trapezus?
Why do the soldiers send Cheirisophus away from Trapezus?
What allows Xenophon's force to withdraw from the Drilae stronghold?
How does the army respond after Xenophon exposes unauthorized attacks and mob killings?
Who receives supreme command after Xenophon declines the position?
What happens after the leadership dispute at Heraclea?
Why does Xenophon march toward the trapped Arcadians?
How does Xenophon respond when unpaid soldiers force their way into Byzantium?
What do the soldiers vote to do after Seuthes offers pay and provisions?
What payment problem strains the army's alliance with Seuthes?
What do the Spartan envoys offer the army?
How does Seuthes finally respond to pressure over unpaid wages?
Who takes command after Xenophon gains valuable spoils at Pergamus?
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