Alexander 334-323 BC: Conquest of the Persian Empire

by John Warry

Overview

John Warry, an expert on the warfare of the Classical world, examines the principle battles of Alexander's campaigns in detail.

Alexander of Macedonia was undoubtedly one of the greatest generals of all time. In Alexander 334–323 BC, 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. Men-at-Arms 148 and Campaign 7 are also available in a single volume special edition as Alexander the Great.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472801999
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	02/20/2013
Series:	Campaign , #7
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	23 MB
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About the Author

John Warry looks at Alexander's campaigns, examining his principal battles in detail.
John Warry is an expert on the warfare of the Classical world.

Table of Contents

Persia, Greece and Macedon
Armies and Commanders
The Battle of the Granicus
After the Granicus
The Battle of Issus
After Issus
The Siege of Tyre
The Battle of Gaugamela
The Bactrian Years
The Battle of the Hydaspes
Back to Babylon
After Alexander

Glossary
The Battlefields Today
Chronology
A Guide to Further Reading
Wargaming Alexander's Battles