Download or read book Alexander the Great written by John Warry and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2001-01-25 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexander of Macedonia was undoubtedly one of the greatest generals of all time. This book by John Warry, an expert on the warfare of the Classical world, examines the principle battles of Alexander's campaigns in detail. The battles of the Granicus, Issus, Gaugamela, Hydaspes and the difficult siege of Tyre are all fully investigated. Alexander's winning strategies are also explored in detail along with the men and equipment of both his army and that of his Persian enemies, providing a comprehensive insight into Alexander's life and military actions.