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Alexander the Great's Military Conquest
3:52:10 - 4:02:13 (10:03)
Alexander had to prove to the people that he was capable of using the army like his father could. He became the first person to have both the intention and resources to take over Persia while the dirty, grimy, daily battles characterized his campaign.
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Alexander initially spends his reign proving he is capable of leading his father's army, while several Greek city-states rebel against him.
3:52:10 - 3:54:24 (02:14)
Summary
Alexander initially spends his reign proving he is capable of leading his father's army, while several Greek city-states rebel against him.
ChapterAlexander the Great's Military Conquest
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This episode describes why Alexander's attack on Persia was unlike anything they had ever seen before.
3:54:25 - 3:58:45 (04:20)
Summary
This episode describes why Alexander's attack on Persia was unlike anything they had ever seen before. It also highlights the grim details of the battles and the reality of the ongoing campaign.
ChapterAlexander the Great's Military Conquest
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Arian, a Roman-era writer, had access to primary sources such as Alexander the Great's companion, who recorded his military campaigns.
3:58:45 - 4:02:13 (03:28)
Summary
Arian, a Roman-era writer, had access to primary sources such as Alexander the Great's companion, who recorded his military campaigns. This firsthand account helped popularize the book "My Time with Alex."