Battle of
Persians with Darius, 40,000 cav., elephants, 300 chariots, 800,000 foot
Alexander, 7000 cav., 47000 foot
Aristobulus: Parmenio recovered Darius’ battle plan, so report of contingents in his line may be accurate.
Parmenio advised a day of delay to inspect the battle field, Alexander agreed. Parmenio recommended a night assault, Alexander refused; troops were anxious about the eclipse of the moon, bad omen for the invasion of Mesopotamia