Even if he died at the age of 32, he had always been a successful and genius statesman, commander and contributor to the socio-cultural life rather than brutal warrior so that he became Alexander the Great. Being a successful statesman is not a surprising feature of Alexander the Great since he bound such a vast land together as an empire with his genius mind with no brutality but tolerance. Firstly, Alexander was a genius in terms of politics because his decisions which are consulted wise men or which are taken by himself was generally successful. For example, when Alexander vanquished the Persian ruler Dorius and took the Iran, the existence of Iran princes disturbed him and he was confused about whether to
Herodotus’ account of Thermopylae is one of the most accurate and contemporary records we have on the battle, and the skills the Spartans implemented throughout. He outlines three main reasons how the Spartans were ‘successful’ in their attempt to stall the Persian invasion. The first reason is that their military experience and skill outmatched the Persian infantry, Herodotus states that Xerxes “had in his army many men, indeed, but few soldiers” while this is contrasted with the homoioi of Sparta who had years of training and were trained heavily in their Agoge, where the weak were punished and the strong praised. Herodotus shows us how their ‘victory’ showed ow fearless they were in battle as they battled over the body of Leonidas four times with finally succeeding against massive odds with their “valour” in fighting. Spartan’s role in the infamous battle of Thermopylae was one of great importance; I have stated before how they were ‘successful’, the reason I used this word is because they were successful in their objective in stalling the Persian invasion.
This is still an insurmountable force but definitely one more realistic than the former figure. Nevertheless, both sources agree that this army was to clash head to head against “Leonidas, with 4000 soldiers” (Diodorus.4) at the Battle of Thermopylae. After abandoning Thessaly due to warning from Alexander of the scale of the Persian advancement, the Greeks set to discuss where they should make a stand. The most favored proposal was to guard the pass of Thermopylae on the grounds that it was “narrower than the pass into Thessaly and at the same time nearer to home” (H.7.175). Upon making this decision,
In regards to almost every failure and success incurred by the state of Rome, the deciding factor was almost always the military at the core. To put it short, it was the use of effective and successful doctrines and strategies that made the victories of Roman militaries as pervasive as they were. It is argued by many that the success of the Roman Empire, considered by many to be the greatest empire in history, was due to its military power. This paper will trace the history of the Roman Military from the early periods of Rome to its many reformation with later emphasized the tactics used by the famous Legions of Rome. Beginnings Davis 2 Under the Etruscan Ruler Tarquin, in mid-700 B.C., the Roman army was formed.
The Ancient Roman Military’s Keys to Success Mitt Romney, a very influential politician of our time, once said that one must “insist on a military so powerful no one would ever think of challenging it.” Although Romney is a modern politician, the idea of military dominance is ancient, dating back to the time of Ancient Rome. The Romans knew that their empire would only be successful with an intimidating and powerful army, and upon being threatened, decided to reform their military so it would become one of the greatest in history. Ancient Rome was successful militarily because of the size, organization and discipline, and tactics and strategy of their infantry forces. Like every other great empire, Rome didn’t simply become great overnight. From 650 BC to 509 BC, an Italian tribe referred to as the Etruscans dominated the Northern Italy, including Rome.
Extraordinary Abilities of Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar History has given us a long list of heroes and idols but the two that stand out amongst all are Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. These two men led monumental lives and set the benchmark of greatness against which succeeding rulers are measured. Alexander, son of King Philip II of Macedon, extended his empire across three continents and achieved glory and fame beyond imagination. Caesar climbed the ladder to political success and transformed the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Although both Alexander and Caesar developed leadership qualities at an early age and claimed responsibilities very soon in their lives, they differed in what led to the development of these abilities and how the outcome of these abilities contributed to their legendary status in this generation.
Caesar’s military prowess and his reforms crafted him into the extraordinary person that historians all recognize as great. When Caesar created the First Triumvirate alongside Pompey and Crassus, he was allotted the Roman lands of Cisalpine Gaul, Narbonese Gaul, and Illyricum in addition to four legions of about five thousand soldiers each (Source 1). Caesar immediately put his army to use by invading, and eventually conquering all of Gaul. Although his army was physically smaller and often outnumbered, his superior fighting tactics allowed his army to defeat the Celts. Another beneficial factor towards Caesar’s conquest was the disunity of the Gallic tribes, which was reminiscent of the Greek city-states.
An American Hero, to me, is a citizen of the United States, whom tries and succeeds immensely in helping the country to succeed in its quest to become one of the most, if the most, powerful countries in the known world. No matter what sacrifices they must make. This is my own definition based on a mixture of Hero, which is: “A man of distinguished courage or ability; admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities,” (Dictionary 1). You must also take the basic definition of American, which is a more obvious definition, meaning simply: “A Citizen, of the United States of America,” (Dictionary 2). Eugene Victor Debs was a great man, but was he really an American Hero?
He had conquered territories that were unlikely for his time. He did this without modern technology or weaponry, troop movements were made largely on foot and communications were done face to face. At twenty years old, he already inherited an empire of Macedon after his father, Philip’s assassination. In thirteen short years, his empire stretched for three thousand miles. Alexander was a philosophical idealist who strived to create unity in attempting to integrate Persians and Orientals into his administration and army.
Why did Parliament win the Civil War? The First Civil War lasted several years and it was not clear who was to win. In the end however, Parliament did succeed, and the King failed. The generals were a major factor, they inspired there army to fight well and bravely and had to work out the tactics that were to be used. Oliver Cromwell became the most important general on the Parliamentarian side and Prince Rupert on the Royalist side.