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Alexander''s phalangites clash with Persian foot-soldiers in three key battles of the Ancient World.

In this highly illustrated study, a noted authority assesses the origins, combat role and battlefield performance of Alexander''s phalangites and their Persian opponents in three key battles of the era--the Granicus River, Issus and Gaugamela--at the dawn of a new way of waging war.

In August 334 BC, Alexander the Great invaded the Persian Empire and systematically set about its conquest. At the core of Alexander''s army were 10,000 members of the phalanx, the phalangites. Armed with a long pike and fighting in formations up to 16 ranks deep, these grizzled veterans were the mainstay of the Macedonian army.

Facing them were the myriad armies of the peoples that made up the Persian Empire. At the center of these forces was the formation known as the Immortals: 10,000 elite infantry, armed with spears and bows.



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An inspiring account, well-written, and with clear battlefield maps and descriptions. * Miniature Wargames *

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Introduction / The opposing sides / Combat 1 / Combat 2 / Combat 3 / Analysis / Aftermath / Bibliography / Index

Macedonian Phalangite vs Persian Warrior

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      Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 30 May 2019
      ISBN-13 9781472831873
      978-1472831873
      ISBN-10 147283187X
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      History Ancient history Asian history War and defence operations

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Alexander''s phalangites clash with Persian foot-soldiers in three key battles of the Ancient World.

      In this highly illustrated study, a noted authority assesses the origins, combat role and battlefield performance of Alexander''s phalangites and their Persian opponents in three key battles of the era--the Granicus River, Issus and Gaugamela--at the dawn of a new way of waging war.

      In August 334 BC, Alexander the Great invaded the Persian Empire and systematically set about its conquest. At the core of Alexander''s army were 10,000 members of the phalanx, the phalangites. Armed with a long pike and fighting in formations up to 16 ranks deep, these grizzled veterans were the mainstay of the Macedonian army.

      Facing them were the myriad armies of the peoples that made up the Persian Empire. At the center of these forces was the formation known as the Immortals: 10,000 elite infantry, armed with spears and bows.



      Trade Review
      An inspiring account, well-written, and with clear battlefield maps and descriptions. * Miniature Wargames *

      Table of Contents
      Introduction / The opposing sides / Combat 1 / Combat 2 / Combat 3 / Analysis / Aftermath / Bibliography / Index

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