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Alexander the GreatThe Macedonian army & the major battles of his campaign
Year 11 Ancient History
The Macedonian ArmyINFANTRY• Phalanx • Developed by Phillip II & Alexander • These soldiers fought in close-ranked rectangular formations which
could spear through enemy cavalry and infantry from a safe distance• Could also be quickly manoeuvred into battle and travel quickly
• Hypaspists• The elite arm of the Macedonian infantry, armed with spears• Would protect the right flank of the Phalanx
Phalanx in formation
The Macedonian Army
CAVALRY• Hetairoi• The elite arm of the Macedonia army• Regarded as the best cavalry of the Ancient World• Would dominate other cavalry in battle
• Thessalian Cavalry• Used short spears and javelins• Highly manoeuvrable in battle• Used to defend the left flank of the army in battle
• Light Cavalry and Allies• Used for reconnaissance, scouting ahead & to fill
lines during an attack or defence
The Macedonian ArmySIEGE• Catapult• Developed by the Greeks in order to attack and destroy enemy structures
and buildings.• Uses a range of tensions to hurl large and heavy objects at designated
targets• According to historian Diodorus Siculus, this siege weapon was first used in
399 BCE• Ballista• Similar to catapult, but uses large
arrow shaped projectiles
Battle of Granicus River (334)
Lebrun. Source: Encyclopedie Larousse Illustre 1898.
Battle of Granicus River (334)
Alexander leads his army across the Hellespont to meet Darius’ forces led by Memnon of Rhodes
History Channel, Battle of Granicus
Battle of Granicus River (334)
Battle of Issus (333)
Battle of Issus (333)
Battle of Issus (333)
Siege of Tyre (332)