The Impressive Training of Alexander the Great’s Army
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This video covers the training and recruitment of an army that conquered the known world in one of the most famous historic campaigns; The Macedonian Army of Philipp II and his son, Alexander the Great. This video compiles everything we know about the impressive training and preparations done by the famous infantry phalanx and elite Companion Cavalry, among whom would be Alexander the great himself, in order to get their recruits up to warrior status! Due to their everlasting fame, their methods and training would be heavily studied and interpreted by many people for centuries to come, like the Romans and Persians, among others.
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