Defend it with what, exactly? Krateros has but some 40 odd companions in there! The population is only recently turning to his side. They won't offer much of a fight against the Greeks!

And am I the only one thinking of trying to save Krateros here? Cities can be lost and taken back, but lives only reach the former. Agathangelos, I am sure this strategy can work, if we act immediately. Alexandros can take what forces he has now, without wasting the reinforcements, which can meet him on his return. His current forces will be enough to grab the attention of the Spartan king, without dragging too many of our men away from the north.