How to Use the False Gap to Win Battles - Ancient Tactics #shorts

New Kings and Generals short will describe how to use the false gap tactic in battles to defeat opponents. We will cover the battle Gaugamela, where the Macedonian king Alexander used the False Gap to defeat the Achaemenid army of Darius

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[aaabatteries]

Me watching these tactic videos hoping to use them in total war knowing full well the AI is too dumb to fall for them

[PartyLemons]

I'll be sure to use this tactic around the dining table today when dealing with the family, thank you Mr Kings and Generals.

[Cavemanner]

What makes all these tactics from back then even MORE astounding is when you see an actual depiction of the terrain instead of a flat map. Alexander was having to make these calls as his army was fighting across hills and ravines that co.pletely broke line of sight. To be able to coordinate moves like this with nothing but runners darting behind the lines to take messages back and forth is nothing short of next-level.

[MrToothpicks]

"sir they out number us 3 to 1"
Alexander: "Then it is an even fight"

This is the "call an ambulance, but not for me" strategy

[oonmm]

"Sir, we are outnumbered and surrounded!"
-"Perfect, we can attack in any direction."
-Alexander the Great

[zaxscat]

The key is he went with his men. The moral boost and willingness to charge such crazy odds comes from the leader willing to risk it all to win.

[suvajoyghosh]

This strategy is also know as "You might have a bigger army, but do you have bigger balls?" Greeks were something else.

[leivabernie]

The key to Alexander was that he seemed fearless and for that reason invincible as a leader. Made everyone think he was chosen or something.

[StevieOk-hryh]

"Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate."
-Sun Tzu "The Art of War"

[jaco]

He was taken before his time, but perhaps that's what cemented him as one of the most legendary humans to have ever walked this Earth. What a legend

[fixylieberus]

The false gap of Alexander and the feigned retreat of Genghis. Some of my favourite tactics

[shotime]

Thank you Kings and Generals I'm one step closer in defeating my enemies

[Llkc]

I always loved that the Persian infantry was called Immortals

[omarkharnivall]

Alexander also had to choose between capturing Darius and ending the war right there or going back to save his old friend and general.

[e.m.p.]

I'm just astounded that Alexander was able to survive Gaugamela let alone win it! It's insane to me

[bgdybta]

This is a great mini-series. How about a video on the Battle of Cannae where Hannibal encircled and defeated an army larger than his?

[rhyswong]

I've seen this Battle many times. And still amazed me many times. Truly he is The Great.

[Mr.Deleterious]

"You can run to the end of the Earth you coward" -Alexander to Darius

[kristiawanindriyanto]

Alexander's battles are all masterly executed