Episode Appearances
The Ancients · Feb 12, 2026
The Invasion of Persia | Alexander the Great
“Alexander's father; initiated Persian invasion campaign and created the military system Alexander inherited”
Alexander the Great's Persian Campaign StrategyBattle of the Granicus River (334 BC)Macedonian Military Organization and Tactics
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Alexander the Great | Rise to Power
“Alexander's father; transformed Macedonia into regional superpower through military victories and strategic marriages before assassination in 336 BC”
Macedonian Royal Succession and Dynastic PoliticsAncient Military Leadership and Command StructurePhilip II's Military Reforms and Army Organization
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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History · Jun 7, 2024
Show 71 - Mania for Subjugation
“Central figure whose military reforms, diplomatic strategy, and assassination set the stage for Alexander's rise to power”
Philip II of Macedon—Military Reforms and State BuildingPike Phalanx—Ancient Military Innovation and Tactical DominanceMacedonian Army Structure—Professional vs. Militia Forces
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