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Alexander the Great at War: His Army - His Battles - His Enemies (2008)

by Ruth Sheppard

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Possibly the most famous commander in history, Alexander the Great never ceases to fascinate. When he led his combined Macedonian and Greek army into Asia he began the greatest military conquest in world history. In 11 years he overcame the Persian Empire, and campaigned across deserts, plains and forests to become the master of most of the known world. Fully illustrated, this book covers his campaigns, the development of his army, and the forces he defeated. His incredible campaigns are examined in detail and his victories and the tactics that ensured them are explained and described with the help of maps, illustrations and reconstructions that bring the epic career of one of the world's greatest generals to life. This book contains material previously published in Warrior; 27 & 103, Elite 7; 42, 66, 121, Men-at-Arms; 69, 137, 148, 360, 373, Essential Histories; 26, 36, Fortress 40 Campaigns; 7 & 182, and New Vanguard; 78, 89, 132… (more)
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Excellent compilation of Ospreys previous works on Alexander. Author does a great job of examining the weapons, tactics and the battles. ( )
  Luftwaffe_Flak | Feb 7, 2014 |
The excellent Osprey publishing house produced this excellent review of Alexander at war filled with abundant maps and illustrations which explain the Prince's battles, tactics, troops, and deployment conquering most of the known ancient world. Osprey has few equals with their popular series of books geared towards the general reader. In contrast to their usual short, but abundantly illustrated series this particular work is a full-length book reviewing Alexander's key battles, route, composition of his army, and related matters. The fuller treatment befits the importance of the subject and greater appeal to the general reader.
  gmicksmith | Aug 2, 2012 |
An enjoyable introduction to Alexander the Great in an easy to read style ( )
  BookMarkMe | May 26, 2009 |
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Possibly the most famous commander in history, Alexander the Great never ceases to fascinate. When he led his combined Macedonian and Greek army into Asia he began the greatest military conquest in world history. In 11 years he overcame the Persian Empire, and campaigned across deserts, plains and forests to become the master of most of the known world. Fully illustrated, this book covers his campaigns, the development of his army, and the forces he defeated. His incredible campaigns are examined in detail and his victories and the tactics that ensured them are explained and described with the help of maps, illustrations and reconstructions that bring the epic career of one of the world's greatest generals to life. This book contains material previously published in Warrior; 27 & 103, Elite 7; 42, 66, 121, Men-at-Arms; 69, 137, 148, 360, 373, Essential Histories; 26, 36, Fortress 40 Campaigns; 7 & 182, and New Vanguard; 78, 89, 132

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