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Alexander of Macedonia was undoubtedly one of the greatest generals of all time. This book, by John Warry, an expert on the warfare of the Classical world, examines the principle battles of Alexander's campaigns in detail. The battles of the Granicus, Issus, Gaugamela, Hydaspes and the difficult siege of Tyre are all discussed at length. These careful studies shed light on Macedonian tactics: in particular the combination of armoured infantry phalanx with fast-moving cavalry. The men and show more equipment of both Alexander and his Persian enemies are also examined, providing a comprehensive insight show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- Alexander 334-323 BC: Conquest of the Persian Empire
- Original title
- Alexander 334-323 BC: Conquest of the Persian Empire
- People/Characters
- Alexander III the Great, 326-253 BC
- Important places
- Persian Empire
- Important events
- Battle of the Granicus River (334 BCE-05); Battle of Gaugamela (331 BCE-10-01); Battle of the Hydaspes (326 BCE); Death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE-06-11)
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- History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 355 — Society, government, & culture Public administration & military science The Military - Land, Air & Sea / Warfare
- LCC
- DF234.2 .W35 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Greece History of Greece History By period Alexander the Great, 336-323 B.C.
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- English, Italian, Spanish
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- Paper, Ebook
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