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Alexander The Great and the Persian Empire
4:50:15 - 5:00:18 (10:03)
Alexander increasingly adopted Persian customs and burned down the royal palace of the great city of Persepolis. Despite this conquest, Parmenio fought off huge numbers of enemies on the left flank of Alexander's battle.
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Despite losing ground on the left flank, the Macedonians still have a fighting chance against the Persians at the Battle of Gaugamela with the ferocious scythe chariots easily countered by their opponents, though the Persian cavalry pose a formidable threat.
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Summary
Despite losing ground on the left flank, the Macedonians still have a fighting chance against the Persians at the Battle of Gaugamela with the ferocious scythe chariots easily countered by their opponents, though the Persian cavalry pose a formidable threat. The pursuit of fugitives by cavalry goes on for days, leading to countless deaths.
ChapterAlexander The Great and the Persian Empire
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The story of Alexander the Great's Persian campaign, including the fall of Persepolis and his gradual Persianization, as well as a brief history of the Persian Empire's founding by Cyrus the Great.
4:53:27 - 5:00:18 (06:51)
Summary
The story of Alexander the Great's Persian campaign, including the fall of Persepolis and his gradual Persianization, as well as a brief history of the Persian Empire's founding by Cyrus the Great.