To answer the question of how Alexander the Great defeated Darius on the battlefield, it must first be noted that he should not have won that battle. Darius had every advantage known at the time(Nasaar, 2007). He had inside information on Alexander’s troop size and equipment. Along with his choice of battlefield and an army that outnumbered Alexander by approximately four to one, this should have been an easy win for Darius. The question is a good one; How did Alexander the Great defeat, Darius?
Strategically, Alexander armed rows of men named phalanxes with eighteen-foot spears that had a longer reach than Darius’ men (Nasaar, 2007). Later, while lined up in front of Darius’ army, Alexander started flanking a contingent of men to the
