Alexander the Great's Conquest - Balkan Campaign 335 BC

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The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will cover the conquests of Alexander III the Great of Macedon. The series will focus on the campaigns of Alexander and all of his major battles, including Gaugamela, Tyre, Issus, Granicus, Halicarnassus, Gaza, Hydaspes and more. This first episode will describe the battles that happened immediately after the assassination of the Macedonian king Philip II. His son Alexander III succeeded him and was immediately forced to fight other Greeks, Thracians, Illyrians and others, leading to the quick Balkan campaign in 335 BC and the battles of Mount Haemus, Pelium and Thebes.
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[@LuukLumens]

I love your content❤

[@knowledgedesk1653]

Love your videos❤

[@ProvidenceNL]

@@hamzaalmdghri8741 Nothing in the world has records of 39.000 years ago. Nothing i try to find even suggests something like that, Cyrus the Great is popular among scholars, but so is Alexander. It 100% has nothing to do with the extinction of the Neanderthals, the people at that time had no clue who that even were.

[@ritabanerjee7597]

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[@altinmares8363]

Kings and Generals please post more videos about -Aristotle tutor of Alexander the Great -Tengrism -Ottoman Empire astronomy discoveries (quran verses) -Christian and Islamic civilizations/kingsdoms in Africa -Oracle of Delphi -Ancient Philosophy and Wisdom -Ancient Treasures

[@JohnnyElRed]

I guess the discussion of Alexander's plans right after his coronation went more or less like this: Advisors: "Alexander, no." Alexander: "Alexander, YES!"

[@johng7003]

Alexander ALWAYS yes!!!!

[@forevermarked5826]

"Be Reasonable Alexander!!"

[@lyonvensa]

Advisors: You know, we're up against plenty of enemies, maybe we should be tell the king to be cautious.. Alexander: Alright, I'm back, let's do this! LEEERRROOOOOYYYY JEEENKIIIINNSSS! Advisors: ...Oh my Zeus he just ran in.

[@hentaioverwhelming]

I see that you are a person of culture

[@BlessedAreTheCheesemakers]

when your primary advantage is your gigantic balls

[@gertrudasozinkas4950]

Thessalians standing in front of Alexander's army: "You shall not pass!" Alexander: "That's completely fine, I can just go around"

[@amitabhgautam8327]

Hy you are from which country

[@eliaspapanikolaou3563]

Thessalian cavarly was the second biggest Hellenic troops in campaign in Asia, second only to Macedonian s,Also in this Panhellenic campaign where Athenians, Corinthians,Cretans,Rhodians,but not in Huge numbers

[@Thessaloz]

They played chess and lost :P It was a smart move for them since they border Macedonia and it would be foolish to fight them alone. They just made a scene and left :D Later they joined to take down Persians

[@shid424]

Germans going around France through Belgium be like.

[@nomooon]

The problem is that the entire Macedonian army swung around to the other side, but the garrison didn't swing to that side to meet them....

[@yusufibntachfin7978]

This man really deserves the title of "great", one of the few undefetead generals on the pitch, an absolute champion and genius.

[@seeyouchump]

Technically he was defeated....by rainforests

[@yusufibntachfin7978]

@@seeyouchump 🤣🤣 good one bro

[@powahpower2463]

The rainforest is speaking diseases!

[@cyrus9500]

@@ktheterkuceder6825 agree

[@CanadaMMA]

@@ktheterkuceder6825 It is about more than "winning battles". Alexander brought a common set of trade laws and culture to a massive area. He also founded some of the regions biggest and most important cities. Lastly, the Hellenistic kingdoms that followed shaped the history of most of the world for centuries afterwards. Cyrus is worthy of the title, but so is Alexander.

[@johntaylor7029]

This Alexander guy is pretty smart, sounds like he will leave a detailed plan of succession so his empire endures.

[@FandreFS]

Ahahahah

[@BOSIE321]

I always think it's incredibly harsh to criticize him for that when he died at the age of just 32. It was pretty obvious that he was looking towards preserving his empire in the last few years of his life but it wasn't unreasonable for him to think he would live for another 30 years. A lot of other great generals in history lived to be almost twice as old as Alexander but just think how much more he would have done had he lived longer.

[@snowcrow599]

No you don't understand Alexander, he wanted to gain eternal fame and renown (kleos), that came first, creating a stable empire came later

[@johntaylor7029]

@@snowcrow599 no, I know, it's a joke. Alexander was also fairly young, insanely talented, I imagine getting wounded and dying probably caught him off guard. I mean how many people in their early 30s have a solid will in place.

[@freddekl1102]

Decentralized, powerful regional rulers with both civic and military command, in an empire you need months to cross, are a recipe for disaster rather sooner than later, I don't believe his empire was going to survive long regardless, to make it last it would require as skillfull administrator to succeed him, as he was skillfull in combat. Otherwise it would be Charlemagne's empire but sooner.

[@lyonvensa]

For some reason I found how Alexander was seemingly able to 'teleport' behind the enemy, return to the battlefield after he escaped, and how he managed to appear suddenly on the other side of the city hilarious. I can only imagine how his opponent's faces look like.

[@roeyjevels]

Amateurs study strategy. Professionals study logistics.

[@vonbalt4891]

~ Alexander teleports behind you Nothing personel kiddo

[@soundgfx7166]

@Rosario Manorang Manik in the Thessalians' case more like a superior horse riding skills. Macedonians were brilliant riders, no one rode cavalry like them and they were the first few bad motherfuckers who had the terrible idea of charging into infantrymen in a time where stirrups didn't exist yet as shock cavalry something that was completely unnatural to how the greeks usually fought with cavalry.

[@TheAlphatitan]

@Rosario Manorang Manik actually it’s a common tactic to overwhelm infantry with Cavlry especially when Stirrups arrive to make it harder to dismount a rider. Not to mention the old flank and spank tactic which was used thousands of years before Alexander and thousands of years after.

[@tylerdurden3722]

@@soundgfx7166 At the Battle of Hydaspes, Alexander also teleported across that river. Alexander crossed the Hydaspes (a very big river), in a single night, in the dark, during a storm...without his opponent noticing or suspecting a thing (who was making every effort to prevent a crossing, and keeping his eyes focused on the Macedonian camp on the other side of the river, and had many sentries placed all along his side of the river...to make sure Alexander didn't cross anywhere else) People don't realize how insane that is. Not even Porus believed the report when he got it, and sent only a small detachment as a result. For comparison, when Bessos fled across the river Oxus, it took him a month to move his army across that river. Bessos then proceeded to burn all the boats in the region to delay Alexander. Despite no access to boats, etc, Alexander still crossed that same river in just 5 days. The army of Bessos was so shocked by this that they arrested Bessos and handed him over to Alexander. Just before this, Alexander pulled a Hannibal over the Hindu Kush mountains, in winter. This was another impossible feat of logistics that no one expected and was what triggered Bessos to flee across the Oxus River in the first place. Again, it was as if Alexander teleported into Bactria. (plus Alexander had to traverse a near uncrossable desert to reach the Oxus River, just after having traversed the Hindu Kush) Just after Alexander died and Perdicass led the Royal army against Ptolemy to punish him for stealing Alexander's dead body, Perdicass caused thousands to drown during a river crossing...after a string of other failures. The Macedonian army wasn't accustomed to such incompetence so they mutineed and killed Perdicass. Alexander made things which were not easy, look easy. Perdicass learned that the hard way.

[@manuelmanuel87jm]

One of the greatest commanders in history, the fact we get series like these for free is incredible. Thanks as always for your hard work and great presentation 👏

[@barbiquearea]

Never lost a battle and created one of the greatest land empires the world had ever seen in a short amount of time.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@barbiquearea Yup in just 8 years, the best track record of conquest by far

[@polosanhiburan363]

@@Bullet-Tooth-Tony- genghis actually conquer More land than Alex

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@polosanhiburan363 Alexander did it in a faster time though

[@outlawfly664]

​@Uhtred of Bebbanburg I don't think Persians used traditional cataphracts during the late Achamenid empire, they used heavy calvary but not to the extent of the cataphracts? The where introduced as basis of it's military structure during the Parthians and mastered during the Sassanids.

[@scottsaunders5453]

Thebans present brazen counter-offer. Alexander: "And I took that personally."

[@co-bruh1423]

And every Theban after that lived on as an example

[@Filterite5]

@HELLAS59 really? Why did he regret it?

[@Filterite5]

@@SpartanLeonidas1821 pretty sure he didn't appreciate the treachery. No regrets from Alexander

[@Filterite5]

@@SpartanLeonidas1821 I'm also Greek and I've been told stories from ancestors

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

This certain Alexander fellow is very bold and a good general… he should conquer the Persians one day.

[@knowledgedesk1653]

He is a capable general. He should fulfill his father's dream..

[@thewarriorfrog]

:D

[@aarkaybmer6329]

How's the campaign in Russia?

[@QaribArcadia]

Yes yes and you admire him very much. You made a list of the best generals and you placed Alexander at the number 1 spot 😏and Caesar was in the 2nd

[@QaribArcadia]

@@mahatmarfigo He beaten porus and his 200 deadly war elephants already. Conquered east Punjab. If his own troops didn't stop him 😏 he would have conquered whole of India. I mean the Persian empire at the time was the strongest and the largest empire and Alexander conquered it in short amount of time so he could take India also.

[@ZeroSOFInfinity]

Enemy: "Its over, Alexander! We have the high ground". Alexander: "You underestimate my power" (charges uphill) Enemy: "Wait, that wasn't supposed to happen....."

[@AJKecsk]

Enemy: "He can't do that! Shoot him... or something!"

[@detroitdave9512]

Heteiroi Cavalry: "Now this is podracing"

[@RishiKumar-ie6ns]

Enemy: “How did this happen? We’re smarter than this!” Alexander: “Apparently not”

[@joeyflores8809]

Three things I love coming together star wars, memes, and my favorite general Alexander the great. It is a good day!

[@frankielopez2499]

Lmao true

[@ogrejiang1444]

alexander's army is simply more agile in composition compare to the follow successor kingdom, latter simply throw phalanx like throw a log to it's enemy and hope for the best. for alexander, you can always see him to make task group, like in modern military with different component specific for the objective. that is the key for him to won so many victory in so many different scenario.

[@ajayb.7240]

Throwing off phalanxes was seen in the campaign of mitradaetis

[@lakshmipraveen8734]

Fun Fact is Greek thought That Achaemenid Empire too barbarians.

[@alswann2702]

Learn English

[@Ishkur23]

He was really the first to employ and engage cavalry as shock troops. Before him cavalry was largely seen as a peripheral unit, usually skirmishers, didn't like to get dirty or charge into the thick of battle, mostly played a defensive role protecting the flanks. He was the one who turned cavalry into an offensive weapon, like a hammer that just swung around and smashed the enemy into the anvil of the phalanx. It was a tactic he used over and over again and it was almost universally successful.

[@markcoroneos7811]

He learned that from his father who designed his new phalanx to be more light, manoeuvrable and tactically flexible. Philip created the new doctrine that alexander would further develop.

[@enriquevigo1746]

16:15 Alexander's army flexed so hard on the Taulantians that they fled without fighting, impressive

[@H4kkk0]

That made me laugh more than it should have lol

[@alcaeus2]

Taulantians got a free military show with a great hillside view, what more can you ask for.

[@diollinebranderson6553]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnsnow5286]

@@alcaeus2 taulantiana once ruled and sacked macedonia and the whol are of modern greece

[@tylerdurden3722]

@@johnsnow5286 that just shows how great Alexander was. The Illyrians, Treballians and the Getae were scary powerful. Macedonia was basically an illyrian pupet state till then. These northerners even gave Phillip a very hard time. I think the Trebellians defeated Phillip. This video makes these guys look weak. They were not. Alexander just tended to make everything look easy.

[@geordiejones5618]

The Seige of Pelium is one of my favorite stories of ingenuity. Alexander made a clear mistake, but he was so confident in the discipline of his army and soliders that he avoided a possible catastrophe by running drills. What other commander would have ordered that?

[@MarcelPirosca]

My thoughts exactly.

[@geordiejones5618]

@@MarcelPirosca this campaign impresses me more than every other crazy thing he did lol. He was 20 years old and he rose to the occasion with the kind of grit and decisiveness that you'd expect from a commander who's 40 and a 20 year veteran. The fact that almost all of Phillip's commanders were willing to fight WITH him and not against him is a timeless testmanent to both his marshall prowess and the culture of the army built up by Phillip. But this is a kid who was instructed by Aristotle and given a major field command at 16 or 17. I just can't imagine being a proud Greek and watching this guy take over every single thing in his path. Must have felt like he was a demigod.

[@Filterite5]

@Geordie Jones he was bred to truly be great for sure

[@nickpaschentis5284]

Caesar,but then again he was an Alexander fanboy.

[@danamelzard4314]

Ceaser did the same his 10th legion drilled with circus elephants in the feild to win North Africa(he had none). It was them that broke His traitor general's lines he was so outnumbered.

[@christianyepez1016]

I clicked immediately. I can already tell I'm gonna love this series and I can't wait for the siege of Tyre.

[@pleasedontbanmyyt9411]

I wanna see him invade egypt

[@dragooll2023]

@@pleasedontbanmyyt9411 That's the boring part tough

[@theok2638]

The day we all have been waiting for. Thank you Kings and Generals!

[@friedrichnietzsche7376]

Yep

[@ProudCypriot]

This man spread the Hellenic culture to Egypt, Levant and central Asia! The Greek kingdom of Bactria in central Asia lasted for hundreds of years arter his death! One of the greatest generals in history!

[@user-ln8eh5nq3q]

yes and the indohellenic kingdom

[@aldricvalentine6817]

@Rosario Manorang Manik Wait. Isn't Buddha born over a hundred years BEFORE Alexander's invasion happened?

[@chrisd997]

@@aldricvalentine6817 He is talking about the statues and art created for Buddhism based on greek culture and design. :=)

[@calebemotta8107]

@@aldricvalentine6817 the first statues of Buddha in human form were made by Greeks

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

Baktria was really OP in Rome 2 multiplayer

[@Iceking_3334]

As a greek i can say i learned more from this video than my history book in a whole chapter.Excellent video

[@valley6824]

As an Albanian I can relate. Schools are lame and have no sognificant value today. This channel is great.

[@barbiquearea]

According to Plutarch, one time Caeser’s top aides and confidantes found him weeping while he was reading about Alexander's life. According to the account: "His friends were surprised, and asked him the reason of it. ‘Do you think,’ said he, ‘I have not just cause to weep, when I consider that Alexander at my age had conquered so many nations, and I have all this time done nothing that is memorable?’” Like Alexander, Caesar was ambitious from a young age and had every intention of making something of himself. Caesar’s success, like Alexander’s, seems to have come from the proper mixture of boldness, charisma, intelligence, and luck. Other accounts suggest Caesar is supposed to have wept while viewing a statue of Alexander. This occurred while in Spain serving his term as Quaestor in 68 BCE. He was 32 at the time, the same age as Alexander when he died. Others still imply this occurred during Caesar's little side trip to Alexandria where he went to pay his respects at Alexander's tomb. He said while weeping that: "Alexander conquered the world by 33 yet I'm 44 and I haven't even done half of that." Goes to show what a high bar Alexander the Great set for every would be conqueror after him.

[@Abdullah_the_Palestinian]

Yes but alexander was handed everything on a golden plate. The army that he inherited was to the credit of his father philip not him. He was born an heir to a kingdom while Ceaser had a humble background compared to alexander. Both of them where egotistical murderers and tyrants though.

[@Le-eu4bf]

@@Abdullah_the_Palestinian but he still had to have the skill tho. Handed a golden plate is useless if the plate is immediately dropped and shattered Many leaders inherited great or powerful countries and ruined it

[@jeffagain7516]

I've always been amazed that Alexander was ever able to ride a horse. Not an easy task, when you're swinging two cannonballs between your legs.

[@Unknown_User_]

His horse must of had back problems

[@SFray-sf7gr]

I love the sound of the Units being crushed in battle. Its simple and subtle, yet equally recognizable and significant to the story of the battle at the same time.

[@MarcelPirosca]

This man is ever fascinating. You can look at him from 10 different angles and see 10 different things. What strikes me about Alexander is the speed he could come up with solutions to dire situations, where most people's minds would just go blank. Thank you for this video, you've made my day. Can't wait for the rest of the series.

[@PalWebTV]

it's amazing how Alexander the Great got all the way to Afghanistan - it would be amazing if you made some videos about the Greco-Bactrian kingdoms which were culturally a mix of Greek, Persian & even far Eastern cultures

[@fotiskosmos3009]

until the beginning of the Chinese Empire ... Ask every Indian from India who will tell you ... They have in their history + Greek Macedonian history ... and the rest is just dreaming ... Happy New Year ...

[@DistantLights]

They made one about the indo greeks at least. And yeh, there's a video on the greco bactrians

[@X4p3r]

Alexander... Argead dynasty from Argos Peloponnese.... Same town as Hercules...A legend and one Great.

[@settekwan2708]

The Pelium maneuvers are just god tier genius

[@settekwan2708]

@Some thing Not to mention covering his infantry to cross the river with artillery which is a pretty modern tactic rarely seen in his time.

[@paxvobiscum7521]

Just wait until one of his finest moments on the Hydaspes river against the Indian King Porus.

[@geordiejones5618]

Its no wonder Phillip gave him command of his cavalry... at 17. Alexander was out of his fucking mind but he was too good at leading an army. Must have felt like divine wrath to everyone else.

[@MohamedRamadan-qi4hl]

@Rosario Manorang Manik artillery if that time was very primitive and could only be used as alexander used it like that that is why you don't see him use artillery in every battle also he did not invent combined arms in macedonian army his father did he did make full use of them however

[@MohamedRamadan-qi4hl]

@Some thing alexander did not invent a Damm thing is his entire career his father did and he made full use of them and invited psychological warfare are you kidding me we have records of gauls and many other people using that long before he was born

[@HistoryOfRevolutions]

Antisthenes once stated: "It is better to fall in with crows than with flatterers; for in the one case you are devoured when dead, in the other case while alive"

[@JeyyPi]

This use of combined Arms by Alexander against the Thebans and Illyrians shows the superiority of an standing army from a state with a governmental structure in place against tribal warfare. Actually the superiority is the Speed of deployment through a organised system of troops, commands and the transfer of needed resources and Materials to the certain Hotspots.

[@euronbuci3664]

no true illyrians had 2 strong kingdoms, TALUANTIA AND DARDANIA

[@tententononce2570]

@@euronbuci3664 Who asked?

[@euronbuci3664]

@@tententononce2570 THE COWARD HERE

[@chedabu]

Tell that to the Afghans

[@user-zm8nb8pk4n]

@@euronbuci3664 They were nor true Ilyrians but you todays Albanians are true Illyrians.... right? hahahah..... go and make me a sandwitch you bimbo.... xD

[@deuxpomme9777]

The greatest military commander in history, personal idol of great military minds such as Julius Caesar, Hannibal Barca, Napoleon the 1st, all of which are at the top of the list of military leaders who's men will follow them to the ends of the world, thank you for making this video!

[@enricomanno8434]

Yes indeed... with this difference.. Caesar and Napoleon they were also great political figures.

[@aegystierone8505]

Napoleon the First actually sees himself as among the three greats which include Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, a title he rightfully earned.

[@laniedulay4043]

@@aegystierone8505 yes

[@JM-kv2kn]

@Uhtred of Bebbanburg Hitled didn't learn that lesson. You never invade Russia in winter!

[@tjejerbits]

@@JM-kv2kn Djingis entered the chat

[@Mrkabrat]

Alexander: So, noble celts, what do you fear most? Celtic envoys: Well, the sky falling on our heads, obviously *Blow to the ego: Critical*

[@Warp10x]

@@savioblanc Celts were a migratory people from central Europre, related to todays Gaels..fierce warriors who taught Rome a few lessons and feared no man.

[@Mrkabrat]

@@savioblanc Alexander asked the celts what they feared the most expecting that they'd say "You, Alexander" but instead they replied "The sky falling on our heads" which was a common belief among the celts

[@paulstephensia1412]

I can't wait for the next campaign of Alexander the Great he was one of my heroes in Hellenistic world.

[@amitabhgautam8327]

Hy you are from which country

[@paulstephensia1412]

@@amitabhgautam8327 I’m from the Philippines 🇵🇭.

[@amitabhgautam8327]

@@paulstephensia1412 by the way i from india

[@paulstephensia1412]

One of the countries Alexander the Great went to and also one of my most want to visit countries in the world Greece and Italy just to name a few of the places I want to see one day.

[@dexboat1733]

Well, he's dead now, so not sure which next campaign you're waiting for.

[@QaribArcadia]

Finally some Alexander contents again it's good to watch videos about my fav historical figure.

[@forevermarked5826]

Same!!

[@blockie9706]

Just a mass murder and war criminal

[@QaribArcadia]

@@blockie9706 He was a conquerer so obviously he would have to kill his enemies 😏 . You name me one conquerer who didn't kill

[@walx274]

@@blockie9706 like the vast majority of leaders in history i sense you struggle with jeloulsy issues towards Greek history if so cope harder

[@dylantye2681]

Noticed that this one feels like your reading your script in a faster pace, really feels like it's done to help push the idea of Alexander's pace, honestly really well done

[@varun_MRG]

Alexander the Great His name struck fear into hearts of men Alexander the Great Became a legend amongst mortal men

[@H4kkk0]

Amazing episode ! Thank you ! Didn't know about these early battles in Alexander's reign . That's why I love this channel !

[@VangelisMourelatos]

The most competent Greeks of all time. Great video!

[@youssefasskro9868]

A series I've been waiting for so patiently for so loong. Thank you.

[@Reckoning89]

Amazed at the quality and speed of these videos coming out recently, sharing your channel wherever I can, keep it up!

[@MavericKLongRange]

Great video. I love the enhanced animations and how the camera trails over the battlefield, following the various detachments. Exciting series ahead!

[@Mr_M_History]

So as a history teacher who was going to use a documentary this week as part of my class' Alexander the Great study, I can officially confirm that I'll be throwing that out the window and using this instead!

[@Arborist5851]

Nice one brother, educate the youth

[@Braila2000]

I find Alexander balkanic campaign more interesting than the one in Asia.

[@geordiejones5618]

Its most impressive to me because he had such a small amount of time to kick the entire region into shape. And he did it before he was 21. Phillip is an underrated general/statesman because of his son but god damn. Alexander lived up to his own father's legend and surpassed it. This was a kid who led his soldiers into battle and fought in the thick of it and just refused to lose at every turn he made. Yeah he was kind of nuts and had a god complex and got kinda super paranoid toward the end but only 3 or 4 field marshalls have ever come to close to matching his resume. We never got a chance to see how he handled long term diplomacy and deceit but as a field commander, I don't think any generals other than maybe Hannibal and Ghengis Khan would not be secretly terrified of Alexander in a pitched battle. His instinct for war, taken age for age, is unmatched.

[@Braila2000]

@@geordiejones5618, actually Philip had a much tougher job to make Macedon a regional power. Macedon was nothing when he became king and after he had the power to provoke a rebellion in the persian empire. So Alexander campaign in the region, even if very beautiful, cant be compared with Phillip odds. See the battle of Chaeronea to understand how amazing general Phillip was. He even defeated the Scythians in an open battle in Dobruja. If he wasnt assassinated, i am 100% sure he would have conquered the Persian empire to

[@tylerdurden3722]

Alexander fought over 50 battles. Most people only know about 3 to 4 of those. There were several others that were spectacular. E.g., the Battle at the Jaxartes River is my second favorite. It was against the Scythians, who were slippery and basically impossible to pin down and defeat outright...usually Scythians would just ride off and dissappear into the Steppe if they needed to. Alexander attacked with an amphibious assault, supported by artillery. Then Alexander proceeded to employ a kind of weird reverse hammer and anvil tactic. Basically two anvils crushing Scythians in a sandwich, with hammers plugging the side to make sure nothing slips out the sides. In this battle, the cavalry became the anvil in the centre, with light infantry becoming the second anvil...while the phalangites were on the flanks and acted as the hammer that swung around and laid down the final hammer...trapping the Scythians. Phillip was the only other commander known to the Greeks who managed to decisively defeat a Scythian army. A feat that was thought to be impossible.

[@geordiejones5618]

@@666Kaca you don't Alexander could rally a stupidly big army? Or defeat it in detail? He was master of logistics and movement.

[@alexibarona5807]

Imagine if Alexander had gone towards China instead, via Central Asia. He would have stumbled upon 'The Seven Warring States' of China. Qin would be the first kingdom he would encounter. Though on his way marching his army, he would have had to worried about marauding Xiongnu tribes and the brewing nascent Mongol presence in the north. Also not to mention the logistical nightmare that would be.

[@alexandersingeric364]

You guys are spoiling me right now, some great videos about the mongol s and now Alexander the great, my two favourites. Thank you for all the great work you do here at the kings&generals!

[@CookRugbyCinemaTravel]

Slavs claiming that they are Macedonians in 2000 AC , is like Egyptians claiming to be Southern Macedonians because Alexander the great had conquered their lands. I mean Alexander spoke Greek, believed in Greek gods,had Aristotle as his teacher ,his Palace is in Pella , Greece ...But no! For some slav people he is not Greek, he is Alexandrovski

[@tasosk7818]

Preach my bro. Totally agree. Just straight facts really. Macedonia is in northern Greece and no one can tell us otherwise.

[@tatjanavelkova5814]

ALEXANDER THE GREAT spoke Macedonian language. before 25 centuries ALEXANDER TSAR ON MAKEDONIJA ! ! !

[@CookRugbyCinemaTravel]

@@tatjanavelkova5814 have you seen the Macedonian language written ? its Greek 😄😄😄

[@alexandrebenoin40]

Finally, Alexander III of Macedonia ❤️❤️ Incredible works as always Your channel is like good wine, it gets better over time !

[@nikosx6905]

Alexander III of Macedon 🇬🇷☀️

[@dimidzam9794]

@@nikosx6905 Alexander 3 of Gypsyland 🇬🇷

[@gregntavlis6521]

Alexandar of monkeydonia

[@NpgSymboL]

Alexander of Μακεδονία Ελλάς ❤️

[@GeneralPet]

@@shahsoftinc.2459 Found the Slav who steals our history. 900 years. Remember that number.

[@lucashunskor3333]

Finally, I was wondering when you guys would finally cover Alexander this is going to be epic.

[@Donnachaidh07]

These are so awesome! I love the exploits of Alexander. The narrators voice is perfect and the animation is stunning. Cheers!

[@triniyoshin]

"He did all of this in the course of two short months" I cannot stress how FAST that was back then. The time it took for him to tour down pretty much all of Greece and make them submit would be roughly the same time it would take for them to even shore up an army, much less orderly march them to a campaign. What a terrifying man.

[@MrAlexkyra]

Thank you Kings and Generals, you made me very happy today!

[@dhiasputran6288]

Wow finally Alexander The Great campaign documentary !

[@jameslittle5895]

Thank you !!! I've been waiting for an Alexander series. You're the best

[@rigel9015]

Alexander the Great, the series I've been waiting for . Thank you

[@emperornapoleon6204]

I just finished reading Arrian’s “Campaigns,” and I am greatly looking forward to this series!!! The quality is unmatched!

[@YeeeeGreg]

Let’s goooo!!! K&G embarking on another exciting and intriguing documentary series! This is gonna be great🙏🏼

[@thefisherking78]

Speaking of the greats, your work continues to be among the best in the space. Thank you!!!

[@kirbgames6616]

Hell yes! I’ve watched series on the conquests of Alexander on so many other KZbin channels, and they’re always incredible. Can’t wait to see the Kings and Generals take!

[@dunsdonjone1537]

Yea about fucking time

[@petermad152]

When I finished your video on Alaxander the GreatI was in total awe. This is a man who conquered nearly all of Europe and most of the Middle East before he was 40. He was even proclaimed as king at the age of 29. People loved him and cheered him on during his conquest. This man was a real life legend. His death was truly the work of the gods. Had he never returned back to his home gotten sick and kept going toward India and China this man would have conquered the world if he wanted to. Idk any other man in history who could reach feats such as that of Alaxander.

[@MrJoe46]

I'm so glad I subscribed hours of knowledge and entertainment. Keep up the great work my guy. Cant thank you enough for it all. Counting down time for part 2.

[@BrianBellia]

I would love to see all of these Alexander videos combined into one movie-length Alexander documentary. Brilliant stuff, guys! Thank you! 👍

[@chrisd997]

The biggest Hellene , achieved his dream of eternal glory and legacy

[@DM-dy9bq]

And became idol of almost all famous generals 👍

[@dimidzam9794]

Hellens called Macedonians barbarians and now they claim them. Disgusting

[@chrisd997]

@@dimidzam9794 you are total ignoring and a lier. Greeks fought each other for centuries during that period of time and many greek states called each other barbarians especially the leading city states ( Athens, Sparta and Thebes were also called like that) Bottom line is they considered themselves to be Greek, they spoke Greek, they worshiped the same Gods they participated in the Olympic Games ( non- Greeks were not) and defeated the Great Persian Empire. Go back to your cave wherever u are and try to educate yourself

[@DM-dy9bq]

@@dimidzam9794 dude greek world isnt just hellene southren of mount olympus. Just because ancient athenians called them barbarians doesnt mean macedonians, thessalians ,thracians, byzantines, cimmerians are not greek. Likewise greek history isnt ancient athens only.

[@dimidzam9794]

@@chrisd997 Famous Greek historian Demestin or something said that they weren't Greeks they were a separate people. And also they didn't speak greek they spoke ancient macedonian a language that has only a dozen of sentences recovered. History about alexander the great was faked to make him a greek look at the wikipedia page which was not the same a couple of years ago. Greece just wanted the claims to support nationalism in the country.

[@iliasfilip2110]

Yes! Finally some more Greek history!

[@user-xe1ol7xh4i]

Macedonian history 👌

[@alexathanatos3014]

@@user-xe1ol7xh4i Exactly, thats why its Greek history

[@joaohax52]

@@alexathanatos3014 They weren't real Greeks.

[@alexathanatos3014]

@@joaohax52 Either you are Greek or you are not. There is no "real" or "fictional" Greek. And the Byzantines were Greek, as was their language, culture, land and origins.

[@joaohax52]

@@alexathanatos3014 There were as some today claim that they were, while they weren't...

[@manuelpalomino3710]

Omg!!! This is gonna be an amazing series!!!! Thank you Kings as nd Generals

[@papertoyss]

Kallisthenes, "The History of Alexander," 1.37.9-10 (Kallisthenes: Alexander's personal historian, who escorted him at his campaigns) Alexander the Great: _"...Now you fear punishment and beg for your lives, so I will let you free, if not for any other reason so that you can see the difference between a Greek king and a barbarian tyrant..."_

[@Ilikefinalfantasy795]

thank you for an amazing video and a distraction from this heat wave in the northwest.

[@SimuLord]

No joke. Most of Seattle wasn't built with air conditioning because until the Captain Planet villains in government and industry traded a livable planet for a few bucks, we didn't need it. To hell with all of 'em.

[@Dimitrakoulas22]

videos like this are incredible ..the work that is done is unmatched and the analysis plus the explanation from the speaker is really unique..great job for all who are "sick" with history...

[@calebsmith7633]

This is very exciting! So glad to see the series start. Another great video from kings and generals, they really spoil us at this point. The pronunciation of Antipater was… interesting

[@hondakubo9399]

I’m always ready to hear anything about the Alexander the Great 🏹🛡⚔️🐎 never enough Thank you 🙏❤️

[@al3x4nderthegreat80]

I have been waiting for my true recognition on this channel! I hope they do the story justice

[@mohamedelsaad4247]

You did it. Thank you so much. This channel is a treasure !!

[@joshkercenneck2357]

I am gonna love this series!! Love your guys videos. Keep up the great work

[@deron2203]

Oh I'm soooo ready for this!!!

[@lefterisxanthis3822]

Loving these Hellenic vids.Keep it up.

[@gyges5495]

Alexander was a genius - so many times he put down rebellions and came up with ingenious ways to defeat an enemy.

[@gnawstic1682]

Fascinating! I had no idea Alexander was involved in so many early battles. He moves with a lightning fast speed that’s seems to be a trademark of great generals!

[@Dromeusful]

I'm currently reading "Alexander - God of War" by Christian Cameron. Pure glorious book. And it's really nice to follow his steps with your videos. Thanks!

[@usernamesareoverrated7246]

One of the greatest Greeks to have ever lived. Imagine how different the world would be if he didn't die so young. 🇬🇷🇬🇷 Thank you so much for the great videos. Ευχαριστώ πολύ!

[@hattorihaso2579]

Macedonian*

[@usernamesareoverrated7246]

@@hattorihaso2579 yes, Which means Greek

[@usernamesareoverrated7246]

@@manutdfan8899 Learn some history,Slavs came 900 years after Alexander,His dynasty was also from the city of Argos.

[@hattorihaso2579]

@@usernamesareoverrated7246 nope

[@chrisd997]

@@manutdfan8899 Bro u are Slav, which came into the region 900years after. You can for sure admire him like the rest of hellenes and their civilization, as the rest of the world

[@peemanjones2796]

Thank you kings and generals for being the best history you tubers out there

[@user-cn1mv6dm1f]

I have waited for a video of Alexander's conquest since the day I subscribed this channel. Thank you to make it happen😊!

[@HipiO7]

Thebes: Spats on the peace offer Alexander: So, you have chosen death

[@Axeltonn]

Alexander gets all the credit for his conquest. He was but a cog in the wheel, of what was an outstanding chief of staff of skilled Generals.

[@GambleProductions843]

as a editor im amazed how you put vides out so quick & the quality never drops thats insane

[@luckyjoe83]

amazing as always :) looking forward for the next episodes :)

[@thecount1374]

Alexander The Great a man worthy of such a title for having conquered the known world and never lost a battle a feat few can ever achieve

[@iamhoney1018]

So Alexander's Conquests began here finally 👍🏻

[@kuwaitisnotadeployment1373]

It's nice to have a little visual representation to go with the stories. It gives you a surprisingly better view of things.

[@neilwilliams5823]

This was a captivating video, and gave me excited anticipation for the next sequential video.

[@freddekl1102]

When I realized what you uploaded I shouted internally out of happiness, I was so looking forward for the time you went in-detail of Alexander's campaigns

[@GeneralRev]

I love how they use Rome 2 graphics. :) Great documentary as always!!

[@jackson857]

Yes! So glad we finally get the Alexander campaigns.

[@guccijay6376]

Thanks @KingsAndGeneral For Making Video For This I've been Waiting For This Video From Your Channels

[@yannismantousis6267]

Great Video as always, Kings and Generals! Just a friendly remark for a correction in your map. My beloved hometown Thessaloniki, was established by Cassander, after Alexander's death. When Alexander was still alive there was only a small town called "Therma" close to the location where Thessaloniki was built later. P.S. Thessaloniki was the name of Cassander's wife-queen, who was also the sister of Alexander

[@KingsandGenerals]

I was sure that it was called after Alexander's sister and that it was established by Philip. Thanks for the heads up!

[@loutracey]

The city you mention Was Solonika in 336 BC Later renamed thessaloniki

[@yannismantousis6267]

@@loutracey Any historical source stating this?

[@Luso515PorTuoGraal]

Excellent, I cannot wait, a sympathizer of both Alexander and the Achaemenid Empire.

[@Numba003]

Finally getting started on the Alexander series! I don't know nearly enough about this man, but I'm looking forward to learning. Thank you guys for the videos! Stay well out there everybody, and God bless you friends! :)

[@AlphaCrucis]

About time you folks start covering this! Ready to learn! :D

[@V-man117]

The best Greek general to ever exist and one of the most important and influential ones of the world. He was such an important figure in history, and his legacy still remains after thousands of years!🇬🇷💙

[@aleksandarspasovski5571]

Lol nice try 5 likes

[@vassoanzaoui8530]

@@aleksandarspasovski5571 nice try 0 likes

[@scorpiocanuck6321]

@@aleksandarspasovski5571 Even your country acknowledged he's Greek LOL!

[@tugrulunal3391]

Not Greek, Macedon.

[@user-qm8gh3eo1u]

​​@@tugrulunal3391he Macedonian Greeks were and are like the Spartans, the Athenians, the Thebans and the other Greeks. It has nothing to do with the Slavs and did not speak Bulgarian as you spoke but spoke Greek.I challenge you to show me the historical evidence you have and say this nonsense, otherwise you are an uneducated fraud.

[@knowledgedesk1653]

Wow! Video on Alexander the Great by Kings and Generals. Video about one of favourite historical charecter from one of my favourite history youtuber.

[@thesunthatneversets4579]

I think this Alexander guy has great potential! Thanks for shouting out smaller content creators K&G

[@mistertok1]

FINALLY!!!! Been waiting for this series! Love K&G!!!

[@eduardpla8270]

finally the series of the greatest man ever

[@docinmyhouse762]

The best adventure of all. No doubt. ❤

[@paulluka2029]

Excellent video kings and generals I really love the new background sounds keep it up 👍👍👍

[@johncarlollavor2146]

Finally! We've been waiting for this for a long time.

[@ghostofathens6600]

Alexander the Great the greatest Greek leader always love seeing his battles along napoleon

[@macedoniancrusader8654]

You mean Macedonian,cause greece is Macedonia

[@ghostofathens6600]

@@macedoniancrusader8654 he was from a Hellenic kingdom named Macedonia his mother was an epirote and his father greek he was no slav or anything else read a book outside of “north Macedonia”

[@ghostofathens6600]

@@ktheterkuceder6825 yeah you are right more reason why he is Greek

[@macedoniancrusader8654]

@@ghostofathens6600 if his mother was white,then she was Macedonian,and filip ll of Macedonia,from macedonia fighting against greeks not macedonians,and last Macedoniand were never slavs because slavs were formed 1000 years later.

[@macedoniancrusader8654]

@TURKİC KHAN HORSEARCHER where are you from?