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> Upon the initial charge Ptolemy’s left wing was defeated. Antiochus pressed hard with his own cavalry and, using a similar flanking manoeuvre to the tactic he used to crush Molon, with both horses and elephants he scattered the forces of his rival. The African elephants of Ptolemy were terrified of the larger, more formidable Indian beasts of Antiochus. Such was their fright that on the left the Egyptian elephants not only fled but careered into their own side, decimating that flank.
> Heartened by his success, Antiochus continued his pressure and concentrated purely on this part of the battle, ignoring the rest of his men and assuming their struggle would be met with similar success. It was a serious error.
> While Antiochus pushed the Egyptian left the phalanxes in the centre were held in stalemate. This continued until Ptolemy, showing his awareness that this was where the battle would be decided, rode straight into the middle of his line shouting encouragement to his men and striking fear into the hearts of the enemy.
> The Seleucids, without their leader – for Antiochus was pushing further and further away on their own right flank – were thrown into disarray and fled. This triggered a mass rout throughout Antiochus’ army. The battle was over. Although Antiochus was no doubt pleased with his own achievement in breaking the Ptolemaic units opposing him, he was devastated to see his own troops give way. Outraged, yet aware he was defeated, Antiochus was forced to flee. The battle of Raphia had been won by Ptolemy and his Egyptians.
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https://www.historyhit.com/battle-of-raphia/
> Upon the initial charge Ptolemy’s left wing was defeated. Antiochus pressed hard with his own cavalry and, using a similar flanking manoeuvre to the tactic he used to crush Molon, with both horses and elephants he scattered the forces of his rival. The African elephants of Ptolemy were terrified of the larger, more formidable Indian beasts of Antiochus. Such was their fright that on the left the Egyptian elephants not only fled but careered into their own side, decimating that flank.
> Heartened by his success, Antiochus continued his pressure and concentrated purely on this part of the battle, ignoring the rest of his men and assuming their struggle would be met with similar success. It was a serious error.
> While Antiochus pushed the Egyptian left the phalanxes in the centre were held in stalemate. This continued until Ptolemy, showing his awareness that this was where the battle would be decided, rode straight into the middle of his line shouting encouragement to his men and striking fear into the hearts of the enemy.
> The Seleucids, without their leader – for Antiochus was pushing further and further away on their own right flank – were thrown into disarray and fled. This triggered a mass rout throughout Antiochus’ army. The battle was over. Although Antiochus was no doubt pleased with his own achievement in breaking the Ptolemaic units opposing him, he was devastated to see his own troops give way. Outraged, yet aware he was defeated, Antiochus was forced to flee. The battle of Raphia had been won by Ptolemy and his Egyptians.
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