Rank other ancient generals
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Re: Rank other ancient generals
cont'd...Not the least of which were: Hydaspes (tactics still used in modern warfare), The Persian Gates (a veritable military clinic), The Pelium Rouse (never a more clever escape, followed by a more complete rout).later Nicator
Later Nicator
Thus, rain sodden and soaked, under darkness cloaked,
Alexander began, his grand plan, invoked...
The Epic of Alexander
Thus, rain sodden and soaked, under darkness cloaked,
Alexander began, his grand plan, invoked...
The Epic of Alexander
Re: Rank other ancient generals
If we are speaking only about performance on battle field well I'd say that first is with no doubt
ALEXANDER THE GREAT!
but second is Phyrros of Mollosia.
On the third place I put Hanibal Barca.With this I agree with Hannibal himself.
Regards
Maciek M
ALEXANDER THE GREAT!
but second is Phyrros of Mollosia.
On the third place I put Hanibal Barca.With this I agree with Hannibal himself.
Regards
Maciek M
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alexandersdesciple
good company
itd great to share a topic with intilect and people of a real understandind, i thoroughly agrre with the articles about Epaminanindas and the way ATL varies and neutralised his own forces ans tactics.It is fair to say tha e man was a genious even with computers and overviews the contestants on time commanders didnt get the timing as ATG did.I love reading your views and readinds it helps to reinforce my own ideas, keep it comming guys.Regards Alexes desciple
Re: good company
Its hard to look beyond ATG for #1
as a pure warrior and all round leader
Any General who leads from the front
and shares the sames risk on the battlefield
as the ordinary soldier is to be admired greatly.
In that light ...
Hannibal Barca is probabaly # 2
Of course if Alexander had lived Carthage
would have likely shared the same fate as
the mother city Tyre and we wouldnt have
had a Punic war..or maybe even a Rome ..
who knows!The slave general Spartacus who defeated Rome
9 times is my third choice , we know little
about him , but unlike the two above his
motivation was purely resistance and strugggle
He also came from nowhere to lead thousands.
as a pure warrior and all round leader
Any General who leads from the front
and shares the sames risk on the battlefield
as the ordinary soldier is to be admired greatly.
In that light ...
Hannibal Barca is probabaly # 2
Of course if Alexander had lived Carthage
would have likely shared the same fate as
the mother city Tyre and we wouldnt have
had a Punic war..or maybe even a Rome ..
who knows!The slave general Spartacus who defeated Rome
9 times is my third choice , we know little
about him , but unlike the two above his
motivation was purely resistance and strugggle
He also came from nowhere to lead thousands.
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alexandersdesciple
maciek Thanks
maciek thanks companion and friend, for the welcome its good to talk about my favourite subject with people who have as much knowledge as myself.I hope and look forwars to further discusions as i mentioned to admin it would be good to have an Alexander convention.rergards Alexes desciple