Alexander of Macedon - Conquest of Persia - Ancient History DOCUMENTARY

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient history continues with a video on Alexander III's conquest of Persia. Discover the incredible saga of Alexander the Great's legendary conquest of Persia in this comprehensive recounting of pivotal battles and strategic maneuvers. Kings and Generals brings history to life, chronicling Alexander's campaign through the heartland of ancient Persia, showcasing his military brilliance and tactical genius.

Start with Alexander's coronation and his battles in the Balkans against the Illyrians, Thracians and Thebes. Explore the decisive battles that shaped Alexander's triumphant march, from the Battle of Granicus, where his bold strategies against Persian forces marked the campaign's outset, to the pivotal clash at Issus, where his skilled tactics led to the defeat of Darius III's vast army.

Witness the epic Siege of Tyre and the relentless pursuit of Darius III, culminating in the iconic Battle of Gaugamela, a defining moment where Alexander's innovative tactics shattered the Persian Empire's might.

Join us as we delve into the lesser-known yet crucial encounters like the Battle of the Persian Gates and the Siege of Persepolis, uncovering the intricate details and strategies that paved the way for Alexander's historic conquest.

This in-depth exploration, presented by Kings and Generals, combines historical accuracy with engaging storytelling, shedding light on the strategic brilliance and military prowess that cemented Alexander's legacy as one of history's greatest commanders.

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00:00 Intro
07:52 : Battle of Mount Hermus
09:49 : Battle of Lyginus River
11:33 : Battle of Peuce
15:19 : Siege of Pelium
22:38 : Siege of Thebes
40:13 : Battle of Granicus
55:37 : Siege of Miletus
1:02:39 : Siege of Halicarnassus PART 1
1:04:21 : Siege of Myndus
1:05:03 : Siege of Halicarnassus PART 2
1:22:24 : Battle of Issus
1:40:15 : Siege of Tyre
2:03:41 : Siege of Gaza
2:28:40 : Battle of Gaugamela
2:41:38 : Battle of Megalopolis
2:43:47 : Battle of Uxian Defile
2:46:49 : Battle of the Persian gate

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[TheStrategos]

Philip Of Macedonia deserves his own 3 hour video. The man was a military innovator and a political genius.

[MalayArcher]

Hey guys! I’m the lead animator of this fan favourite long running series. As you all know that this is a long compilation from our previous episodes but we added a bit of new content, map fixes and also, graphical tweaks in this version. I hope guys enjoyed this long format and a have a great holiday with your love ones. Part 2 is in the works so stay tuned for more!

Here are the timestamps:
03:12 - Alexander's Balkan Campaign 335BC: Battle of Hermus Valley, Battle of Lyginus river, Battle of Peuce, Siege of Pelium and Siege of Thebes.

29:17 - Road to Asia Minor 334BC: Battle of Granicus.

53:20 - The Ionian and Doris Campaign 334BC:Siege of Miletus, Siege of Halicarnassus and Siege of Myndus.

1:14:14 - The Cicilian Campaign 333BC: Battle of Issus.

1:37:52 - The Pheonician Campaign 333-332BC: Siege of Tyre .

2:01:41 - Road to Egypt 332BC: Siege of Gaza.

2:18:16 - The clash of the titans 331BC : Battle of Gaugamela.

2:38:00 - Alexander in Persia 331-330BC: Battle of the Uxian defile and Battle of the Persian Gate.

As always, here are the mods which we used for our Total War Rome II machinimas:
- Divide et Impera
- AAA Generals:Greeks from Benjin
- Orbis Terrarum II from Celticus.
- Hellenic Culture reskin by Agrez
- Faces from Attila by RaviL&Akrdai

Best wishes,
ڤمنه ملايو

[Sifosthegreat]

this is the Christmas gift we didn't expect to get, but definitely a damn good one.

[nemesisurvivorleon]

Nobody :
Kings and Generals : *uploads 3 hour masterpiece*
K & G : *refuses to elaborate*
K & G : *leaves*

[petervoller]

Hi everyone, I was one of the historians and scriptwriters for this episode, hope you all enjoyed it! If you've got any questions or feedback, please do leave them below and I'll do my best to get around to all of them when I can!

[blockmasterscott]

The thing I like about Gaugamela is that it’s one of the few perfect battles in history. Most one sided battles are from one side making mistakes like Cannae, Carrhae, Midway, Dien Bhen Phu(spelling?) and so on.

But at Gaugamela Darius pretty much did everything perfect. He was just outclassed by a better general.

[lordlobezz]

I finished watching this a month ago, one of the best documentaries of all time. Everyone in world should watch this

[sargisshirinyan]

Do you know what Christmas miracle is? A 3 hour long Kings and Generals video! Merry Christmas all.

[zach]

Well, this is something. A masterpiece. Much like the conquest of Greece by the Romans. This is good. Much better than the film of Alexander by Stone. This one is right up there with Epic History.

[mariuss]

For months i wanted a long version of Alexander's series, thank you for this gift

[Jbryan]

The story of Alexander the Great... Legendary and one of the best battlefield tacticians to have ever lived. Amazing channel here, and thanks again for bringing us the content on Alexander the Great!!

[georgezachos]

Thank you for pointing out the obvious, that the Macedonians were a Hellenic people. In this day and age of spin, we have to clarify even the most obvious of facts. I can't wait to watch the whole thing. Thank you!

[Miller]

One could say the image of Alexander has shifted to represent what humanity thinks of itself. You could even say the image of Alexander has been so iconic through the centuries and millennia that he is akin to a god in terms of impact on the greater world. Megas Alexandros or the Greatest of all Alexanders certainly had that kind of impact and legacy.

[barryboushehri]

Eagerly waiting for this superb and high quality Alexander documentary.

[connorhilchie]

a 3 hour documentary to enjoy on the most important person in world history. Happy Holidays Kings and Generals, hope you all have a good weekend and new year!

[kingwhiskey]

I was literally about to look up the series on Alexander and start rewatching them when i got the notification for this video. Excellent timing Kings and Generals 👌

[DavidLeach-rihy]

I just want to say this is a good example of a"great" documentary narrated by a great narrators!

[KHK]

Thanks for your hard work KnG! Love these long videos! cant wait for part2!

[kariyas]

Thank you for this. This was brilliant just like the others. You guys have come a long way! Congratulations and much gratitude to your entire team. This is just mind blowing stuff.I love the unbiased aspect whilst giving us all versions available of certain events ❤❤❤

[adinfinitum]

Greatest Greek to ever walk the earth.