Alexander 334323 BC: Conquest of the Persian Empire
By (Author) John Warry
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Osprey Publishing
24th January 1991
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
European history
Ancient history
General and world history
938.01
Paperback
96
Width 184mm, Height 248mm, Spine 8mm
325g
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. Men-at-Arms 148 and Campaign 7 are also available in a single volume special edition as 'Alexander the Great'.
John Warry looks at Alexander's campaigns, examining his principal battles in detail.