98K views · 3.2K reactions | Mastering the Battle of Gaugamela: Alexander's cataphracts strategy #history #AlexanderTheGreat #BattleOfGaugamela #warstrategy #cataphractstactics #ancientwarfare #dariusIII #fyp References: Arrian's "Anabasis of Alexander", Plutarch's "Life of Alexander", Diodorus Siculus's "Library of History", Quintus Curtius Rufus's "History of Alexander” | The Historian's Den | Facebook

The Battle of Gaugamela, fought on October 1, 331 BCE, was a pivotal confrontation between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia. Following his conquest of Asia Minor and Egypt, Alexander aimed to subdue the Persian Empire, while Darius assembled a vast army to defend his realm. Despite being significantly outnumbered, Alexander’s forces were well-trained and motivated. Darius chose a flat battlefield near Gaugamela, which allowed his chariots and cavalry to maneuver effectively. However,

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