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Battle of Gaza (312 BC)
The Battle of Gaza was a battle of the Third war of the Diadochi between Ptolemy and Seleucus against and Demetrius (son of Antigonus I Monophthalmus).
Ptolemy launched an invasion of Syria. With 18,000 infantry and 4,000 cavalry he arrived to Gaza in early 312 BC.
==Armies and Deployment==
Demetrius deployed 2,900 elite cavalry, 1,500 light infantry, and 30 Indian war elephants under his command on the left. The Antogonid phalanx of some 11,000 was deployed in the center, with 13 war elephants in front and light infantry protecting the main line. On the Antigonid right, there were, 1,500 cavalry. Demetrius's generals, friends, and advisors to advised him not to fight, but Demetrius offered battle against Ptolemy and Seleucus, who were more experienced.
Ptolemy and Seleucus originally had put the most of their cavalry on the left, but when they learned of Demetrius' disposition, they transferred their strongest 3,000 cavalry to the right, under their personal command. Anti-elephant spiked devices, where connected by chains and thrown in front of the cavalry. These were supported with javelinmen and archers in front of the main battle line. The center was composed the 18,000 man phalanx, and 1,000 cavalry was deployed on the right.
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