Alexander vs. Darius III: The Final Showdown - Battle of Gaugamela
It was the final, winner-take-all battle for the ancient world. At Gaugamela, Alexander the Great, with just 47,000 hardened veterans, faced the Persian King Darius III and his colossal imperial army of a quarter-million men. This wasn't just a battle; it was the ultimate test of tactical genius against overwhelming numbers.
This documentary explores the epic Battle of Gaugamela (331 BCE) in immersive detail. Discover the terror weapons of the Persian Empire—the scythed chariots and war elephants—and the revolutionary tactics Alexander devised to defeat them. Witness the masterful deception on the eve of battle, the brutal cavalry clashes, the iconic charge at the heart of an empire, and the impossible choice Alexander had to make between personal glory and the survival of his army.
The victory at Gaugamela didn't just end the Greco-Persian Wars; it shattered an empire that had ruled for centuries and forged a new Hellenistic world in its place, cementing the legend of Alexander the Great forever.
Chapters:
0:00 - The Fate of the World 0:44 - The Unfinished War 2:03 - The Field of Destiny 4:27 - The Eve of Battle 7:00 - The Storm Breaks 9:35 - A King's Flight & A Desperate Choice 11:40 - The Aftermath and a New World
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