BATTLE OF GAZA (312 BC)

The 'Battle of Gaza' was a battle of the Third war of the Diadochi between Ptolemy (satrap of Egypt) and Demetrius (son of Antigonus I Monophthalmus).
Ptolemy decided an invasion of Syria. With 18,000 infantry and 4,000 cavalry he arrived to Gaza in early 312 BC.
Demetrius decided to offer him battle, but was routed; losing 500 men killed, a further 8,000 taken prisoner, and losing all his elephants. He retreated to Tripolis in Phoenicia.
Demetrius:

★ left wing: 2,900 cavalry, 1,500 light infantry and 30 war elephants under Demetrius command

★ center: 11,000 infantry phalanx and 13 elephants

★ right wing: 1,500 cavalry
Ptolemy:

★ left wing: 3,000 cavalry

★ center: 18,000 phalanx

★ right wing: 1,000 cavalry

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