Battle of Issus 333 BC - Alexander the Great DOCUMENTARY

#Documentary #Alexander #Issus

[ignaciocristobal]

The fact that you show the battle twice according to different sources is a marvel. What a channel and what a time to be alive.

[adampatterson]

"All Macedonian prisoners had their hands severed, and Alexander was now CUT OFF."
"When the Galley returned to confirm that Darius was AT HAND, Alexander GRASPED the SEVERITY of the situation."

K&G, love you guys.

[colink]

The timing of Memnon's death is so important and so fascinating. Just like Alexander's own, it makes you wonder a tad about foul play.

[praiza]

One of my favorite anecdote from Plutarch's _Alexander_ takes place right after Issus. Among the treasure of Darius Alexander captured after the battle was a casket, the most beautiful and valuable item out of all the King of kings vast wealth. And inside it Alexander chose to keep his personal copy of the Iliad, the one Aristotle gave to him with annotations and observations.
The most powerful, influential and wealthiest man on Earth at the time, and inside the most beautiful of caskets he chose to keep a story.

[deron]

Thanks for the Christmas gift! Always love to see Alexander the great content!

[lyonvensa]

The timing of Memnon's death is really like those moments when the gods say 'no'. As unreliable as it sometimes can be, luck is the most powerful force behind a war.

[klaudioabazi]

In this battle Alexander used the classic hammer and anvil tactic to perfection. It was the turning point of his campaign against Persia. At Gaugamela he would take the tactic to a whole new and more effective level, and decisively Defeat Darius III and conquer Persia. It is astonishing what Alexander accomplished with this disciplined army.

[paulstephensia]

The Battle of Issus was one of my favorite battles in ancient history thanks for this wonderful Christmas present.

[vasiliykolebanov]

I grew up reading about Alexander the Great. My family was teaching me about him since kindergarten and teaching me to read on history books about him. It's what started my love for history.

I have always loved and appreciated you source-based and historically-acurate presentation. You have always done great since the beginning. Always a fan! <3

[ancientsitesgirl]

I was recently in Termessos and Myra! This campaign of Alexander is one of the most important chapters in the history of these cities! What a character! Thanks for the video about antiquity! ❤

[guibaterasoad]

This series is very illuminating on how a great man is made. Inheritance, courage, and A LOT of lucky.

[tchingis]

I still remember when I first read the accounts of Alexander's conquests. I was really impressed with both his military genius and personal bravery. What a man!
Many thanks to the channel for this HQ content!

[BOSIE]

It's telling how Alexander always fought aggressive battles where the odds were against him, in contrast to Hannibal and often the Romans. On each occasion the Persian's held the advantage of the choice of battlefield and of a defensive position but Alexander's companion cavalry was just too good. The centre and the left of his army always acted as a defensive sponge while the right smashed everything that it came across. A huge respect also goes to his Silver Shields/Hypasipist and the underrated Agrianians for their support.

[APinchOfHistory]

Alexander is one of my favourites. Thanks for another wonderful video, I'll also have to finally make some videos on him!

[jeffagain]

In addition to being a military genius, Alexander certainly seemed to enjoy significant episodes of luck, be it destiny, fortune, fate, call it what you will but instances such as the timely death of Memnon, certainly made Alexander's inevitable success(es) all the more incredible. Considering even Julius Caesar felt in awe of the man, says much of the impact he held on history. Descendant of Achilles? Yeah, I'll buy that.

[HistoryOfRevolutions]

"He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have"

- Socrates

[mohammedhussain]

Always love to see videos about Alexander the great.
He was a master military commander.
His manoeuvre at the battle of Gaugemela, alongside the companion cavalry was masterfully constructed.

[robbabcock_]

Awesome video! I'm especially fascinated by the battles of Alexander the Great. Truly he was the greatest general in history.

[alxnderthegreat]

Best Christmas present we could hope for. Thank you!!

[QaribArcadia]

Finally been waiting for this one. This was the first time Alexander faced Darius and his army and defeated him 👀