Alexander fought the battle of Issus on the plain of Pinarus. This tactic prevented Darius, the King of Persia, from surrounding Alexander's greatly outnumbered army.

Jan 26, 2010 - John A. Marinchek

Alexander III of Macedon was arguably the greatest military leader of his time, conquering almost the whole world as it was known in the 4th century BC.

Jul 9, 2011 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

Alexander had no equal when it came to winning battles, leading men, and nation conquering. He never lost his will to win regardless of the challenges he faced.

Feb 18, 2010 - John A. Marinchek

Frequently out-numbered, Alexander demonstrated risk-taking as well as strategy against the forces of Darius III, ultimately conquering the empire of Cyrus.

Jun 27, 2009 - Michael Streich

After his stunning victory at the River Granicus, Alexander pursued his Persian enemy into present day Turkey, where he achieved further great triumphs.

Jul 11, 2011 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

A look at why Alexander was at once the most powerful and the loneliest man in the world.

Feb 22, 2011 - Conrad Clough

Alexander the Great, the last track of the 1986 album Somewhere in Time, is a perfect rock opera by Iron Maiden, and indeed one of the best rock opera songs.

May 19, 2009 - Ali Eftekhari

The Hellenization that Alexander spread during The Conquest of Persia and their effects upon the world can still be seen today.

Apr 8, 2010 - Molly Lyons

Alexander took part in all of the above activities, yet history still calls him Great: can this judgment be justified by any of his achievements?

Mar 3, 2010 - Robert Loughney

After eight years of campaigning, Alexander had conceived a plan to conquer the rest of the world, which in his time, was thought to end in eastern India.

Jul 14, 2011 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

After two years of successful campaigning, Alexander seemed unstoppable as he moved on into Mesopotamia, heading for the heart of the Persian empire.

Jul 12, 2011 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

Attacks against islands can fail if a commander lacks ingenuity. Alexander the Great shows how to succeed.

May 5, 2011 - Larry Grant

Alexander the Great, well known for his victories, used one weapon in particular to conquer much of Europe - the sarissa.

Aug 10, 2010 - James Bailey

The siege of Tyre demonstrated Alexander the Great's superior siege warfare tactics against the Tyrians.

Jun 5, 2010 - Eliot Elwar

Alginates contain dietary fibre that when added to common foods help reduce fat absorbed by the body by 75 percent, aiding weight loss and improved health.

Apr 23, 2010 - Alister Gillies

Hannibal of Carthage swore to his father that he would take revenge on Rome. What followed was the Second Punic War; a war that would shape one Empire and doom another.

Nov 27, 2009 - James Tennant

A summary of the Battle of Plataea, which effectively ended the Persian Invasion of 480 B.C.E

Sep 15, 2011 - Faith McFadden

Alexander the Great is challenged with rebellion by King Cleitus and an uprising of city-states in Greece.

Jan 13, 2010 - John A. Marinchek

Thrust into a war against the greatest military mind of the time, Alexander, his army and the Russian winter succeeded where no other had.

Nov 9, 2008 - William Silvester