Chapter
The Battle of Gaugamela
4:28:34 - 4:36:26 (07:52)
The podcast delves into the climactic battle between ancient Assyria and Alexander the Great's Macedonian army, with the former attempting to protect the ancient world. The podcast also discusses the propaganda surrounding the battle.
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The Macedonians' view of the Battle of Issus was presented as propaganda, exaggerating Alexander's victory over Darius and claiming that he could cross rivers on piles of corpses.
4:28:34 - 4:31:58 (03:24)
Summary
The Macedonians' view of the Battle of Issus was presented as propaganda, exaggerating Alexander's victory over Darius and claiming that he could cross rivers on piles of corpses. It is unfortunate that we do not have access to the official communication between Alexander and Darius.
ChapterThe Battle of Gaugamela
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Arian proposes a deal to Alexander on behalf of Darius to get his family back and any other possessions he can persuade him to give, with the warning that if he wishes to dispute his throne he should stand and fight for it and not run away.
4:31:59 - 4:33:06 (01:07)
Summary
Arian proposes a deal to Alexander on behalf of Darius to get his family back and any other possessions he can persuade him to give, with the warning that if he wishes to dispute his throne he should stand and fight for it and not run away.
ChapterThe Battle of Gaugamela
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Battle of Gaugamela was fought between Alexander the Great of Macedonia and the Persian Empire led by King Darius III.
4:33:06 - 4:36:26 (03:20)
Summary
The Battle of Gaugamela was fought between Alexander the Great of Macedonia and the Persian Empire led by King Darius III. Though the Persian army was initially successful in defeating the Macedonian center, they were eventually defeated by Alexander's cavalry charges and crushing their center.