Battle of gaugamela

The Companions (Greek: ἑταῖροι, hetairoi) were the elite cavalry of the Macedonian army from the time of king Philip II of Macedon and achieved their greatest prestige under Alexander the Great, and have been regarded as the best cavalry in the ancient world and the first shock cavalry. Chosen Companions/Hetairoi formed the elite guard of the king (Somatophylakes).

The Macedonian phalanx in the battle of Gaugamela. Artwork from the book: Great Commanders and their battles.

Various battles pic #1: Gaugamela, October 1, 331 B.C. (Artwork by Christa Hook)

Alexander at Arbela, Plain of Gaugamela, Iraq, 331BC- by David Pentland

Macedonian phalanx wielding the sarissa - a 4 to 7 meter (13–21 feet) long spear. The invention of the sarissa is credited to Philip II, father of Alexander the Great.

1- The Battle of the Isonzo, is the name given to the battle fought on August 28, 489 on the banks of the Isontius River, not far away from Aquileia. This river is now known as the Isonzo in Italian, and Soča in Slovene. Theoderic defeated Odoacer, who retreated. 2- The Battle of Verona was fought on 30 September 489 between the Ostrogothic leader Theoderic the Great and the Germanic King of Italy Odoacer. Theoderic personally led his troops in battle, and achieved a decisive victory.

Alexander the Great leading the Macedonian charge at the Battle of Granicus

Battle of Gaugamela.

Alexander's phalanx

No name in world history rings more familiar than that of Alexander the Great. A man that managed extraordinary feats, conquering huge swaths of the world and placing his banner in many a kingdom and empire.

Sacred Band of Carthage marching into battle

A Macedonian Phalanx Advances into battle. By Peter Connolly.

334 years before Christ, Alexander of Macedon stormed into Asia Minor and began a series of conquests that would result in the defeat of the mighty Persian Empire, the integration of Greek thought and language throughout the Middle-East and India...

Alexander enters Babylon

Okay it's actually after Issus but Gaugamela sounds cooler and I named a different one after Issus. Based on a story I wrote for NaNoWriMo.

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The Battle of Gaugamela (aka Arbela) with elephants and scythed chariots by August Petrtyl (published 1909)