TOP 3 massive battles of Alexander the Great | The Greatest General in History? | ALL PARTS
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TOP 3 massive battles of Alexander the Great | The Greatest General in History? | ALL PARTS . In the final stage of the Battle of Gaugamela between Persians and Macedonians, Persian losses were catastrophic, with estimates of 40,000 to 90,000 casualties, compared to Alexander's relatively minimal losses of around 500 to 1,200. This decisive, well-coordinated attack ensured a resounding Macedonian victory, effectively ending the Achaemenid Empire's dominance.
Today, we will go straight to a titanic clash of empires, the battle of Gaugamela, that Alexander shattered the myth of Persian invincibility, carving his name into legend.
What were the key tactical decisions before the Battle of Gaugamela?
Alexander the Great | Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Decisive battle changed history of Greece
In 331 BC, the Macedonian army took some time to reorganize in the fertile Nile Valley following their victories in Tyre and Gaza. Egyptian satraps were not very loyal to the Persian provinces, therefore they did not attempt to oppose Alexander, viewing him as a liberator rather than a conqueror. Following a humiliating loss close to Issus, Darius, the Persian king, modified his strategy and attempted to halt Alexander's colonial invasion through diplomatic means.
Following a humiliating loss close to Issus???

TOP 3 massive battles of Alexander the Great | The Greatest General in History? | ALL PARTS . However, the King of Macedon turned down Darius's increasingly favorable offers three times, and as winter deepened, he began sketching out the strategy for the impending Babylonian expedition. After all the arrangements were finished, in early April, the reorganized and well-supplied Macedonian army marched back toward Phoenicia.
It is noteworthy that Alexander gave careful consideration to the logistical aspects of his conquests, which are typically disregarded. It took exceptional planning and stellar management to keep such a large army in top condition while they were thousands of miles away from home. The Macedonian army kept to the shore for as long as it could, using the fleet to provide supplies.
Alexander the Great | Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Decisive battle changed history of Greece
Alexander instead took the lengthier, but more rural, northern path, which had easy access to food and water, despite the fact that the prosperous cities near the river were well fortified and made supply collecting difficult. As soon as he received the shocking news, Darius instantly departed Babylon heading north, along the east bank of the Tigris River.
Alexander the Great | Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Decisive battle changed history of Greece

TOP 3 massive battles of Alexander the Great | The Greatest General in History? | ALL PARTS . Darius began looking for a good location for the impending combat because he knew it was almost here. He made camp on a broad plain close to Gaugamela hamlet and started making preparations. Meanwhile, Alexander's forces apprehended a Persian reconnaissance team and discovered Darius was camped thirty kilometers east.
Alexander the Great | Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Decisive battle changed history of Greece
The Macedonian King quickly dispatched his own scouts and advanced towards the enemy. Following a few days of respite, Alexander left for the Persian fortifications in the final days of September. Camp was located behind a hill, roughly 10 kilometers from the area that was thought to be the battleground. Mazaeus' unit had been defending the hill between the two armies, but when he noticed the entire Macedonian army was drawing near, the Persian aristocrat quietly withdrew without a struggle and rode back to the camp, giving up the hill.
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