The Battle of the Hydaspes

Mission and campaign context

Alexander’s army must cross the Hydaspes under pressure from Porus’ defenders. Establish multiple beachheads to divide the Indian counterattack, then hold at least two landing zones until Porus commits his elite force. Transport ships and the fortified landing Towers are essential to keeping the far bank supplied. Alexander’s army must cross the Hydaspes under pressure from Porus’ defenders. Establish multiple beachheads to divide the Indian counterattack, then hold at least two landing zones until Porus commits his elite force. Transport ships and the fortified landing Towers are essential to keeping the far bank supplied Objectives: Capture four of the six landing zones across the river; Survive Porus’ counterattack against the captured positions; Keep control of at least two landing zones by defending their Towers; Defeat Porus; Optional: direct Perdiccas’ forces with flares and capture all six zones.