Alexander the Great Biography: The Life and Death of One of the Greatest Ancient Rulers Ever

Alexander earned the epithet "the Great" due to his unparalleled success as a military commander. He never lost a battle, despite being constantly outnumbered in the many battles he fought.

This success was due to a successful use of terrain, mastery of phalanx and cavalry tactics, bold strategy, and particularly the ability to inspire fierce loyalty among his troops. The Macedonian phalanx, armed with the sarissa, a spear six meters in length, had been developed and perfected by Philip II ...