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 equipment of both Alexander and his Persian enemies are also examined, providing a comprehensive insight into Alexander's life and military actions.
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Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.
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John Warry looks at Alexander’s campaigns, examining his principal battles in detail.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A great introduction to Alexander's campaigns and battles,
By Ron (North York, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Alexander 334-323 BC: Conquest of the Persian Empire (Campaign) (Paperback)
One of the better books of the Osprey Campaign series, this book gives a concise and yet fairly comphrehensive account of the strategies and tactics involved in the campaigns and battles of alexander the great. The key battles of the campaign are well illustrated and easy to follow. The book is an excellent and informative introduction to the full scope of Alexander's political, strategic, and tactical genius.
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Great Reference Book!,
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This review is from: Alexander 334-323 BC: Conquest of the Persian Empire (Campaign) (Paperback)
I've read 5-6 books on Alexander the Great, but never really understood the sequence of the battles between the Macedonians and the armies of Asia. This book laid them out in great detail! I wish I would have had this book before I read the others. My understanding of Alexander's campaigns would have been much clearer. It doesn't go into a lot of detail, but it does highlight the important facts. Highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Alexander the Great!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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A very good analysis of Alexander's Persian Campaign,
By LUIS BARROS (Buenos Aires - Argentina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Alexander 334-323 BC: Conquest of the Persian Empire (Campaign) (Paperback)
If you want a comprehensive analysis, with explications of the army's and the leaders, with maps and graphics in color, explaining the tactics and strategies involved in this battles... THIS IS YOUR BOOK. Very simple to understand, and very complete review. Also try "Cannae 216 B.C." - Hannibal's campaign against Rome, other excelent book
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To understand the place of Alexander the Great in history, it is necessary to consider briefly the course of events that had determined Greek relations with Persia during the previous century and a half. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Alexander the Great, Asia Minor, King Darius, Richard Geiger, Battle of Gaugamela, Persian Gulf, Wound Table, Alexander's Companion, British Museum, Fatigue Points, New York, Weapon Skill New!
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To understand the place of Alexander the Great in history, it is necessary to consider briefly the course of events that had determined Greek relations with Persia during the previous century and a half. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pike units, right wing cavalry, pike phalanx, game organizer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Alexander the Great, Asia Minor, King Darius, Richard Geiger, Battle of Gaugamela, Persian Gulf, Wound Table, Alexander's Companion, British Museum, Fatigue Points, New York, Weapon Skill New!
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- The Mask of Command by John Keegan on page 91, and page 93
- Alexander the Great (The Norton library) by Ulrich Wilcken on page 91
- Warfare in the Classical World by John Gibson Warry on page 91
- Alexander the Great (General Military) by Nicholas Sekunda on page 91
- Alexander the Great: The Brief Life and Towering Exploits of History's Greatest Conqueror--As Told By His Original Biographers by Tania Gergel on page 91
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