In 331 BC, the fate of the ancient world was decided in a single afternoon. At the Battle of Gaugamela, Alexander the Great faced the full might of the Persian Empire—an army said to number over 100,000 men, commanded by King Darius III himself. Outnumbered, surrounded, and fighting on enemy-chosen ground, Alexander should have been destroyed. Instead, he annihilated Persia. This documentary breaks down: How Alexander exploited terrain, timing, and psychology The brilliant oblique advance that shattered the Persian center Why Darius’s massive army collapsed in just three hours The decisive cavalry strike that ended the Persian Empire Why Gaugamela is considered the greatest tactical victory in history Gaugamela was not luck. It was pure military genius—and the moment Alexander became master of the known world. If you enjoy ancient warfare, legendary generals, battlefield tactics, and cinematic history documentaries, this battle is essential viewing. #BattleOfGaugamela #AlexanderTheGreat #PersianEmpire #AncientHistory #MilitaryHistory #EpicBattles #HistoryDocumentary #AncientWarfare #LegendaryGenerals #WarHistory