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ALEXANDER THE GREAT BY CHARLES E. MERCER Kyle Bauman History 4
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ALEXANDER THE GREATBYCHARLES E. MERCER
Kyle BaumanHistory 4
ALEXANDER THE GREAT
The son of the great Phillip II of Macedon
Was tutored by Aristotle throughout his youth.
Most said he was half genius half mad man
Was one of the youngest most successful conquer in history
BATTLE STRATEGY
Most famously know for his innovative battle tactics.
The strategy was later referred to the flying wedge
Was only made possible with Parmenio at his side Commanding the left
flank while Alexander slipped through the lines on the right to attach from the rear
BATTLE STRATEGY
With this famous Flying wedge strategy and with Parmenio at his side Alexander was able to conquer a large part of Europe, Asia and the middle east by the age of 30
PERSONALITY
Alexander’s brutality and compassion at times were difficult reconcile.
Killed his only loyal friend out of rage
Possible alcoholic/manic depressant
majority of the time begin a genuine conqueror and other times he orders his troops to take on the up most cruelty against the captured people
His mental instability eventually lead to his demise
