Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC - Alexander the Great

In 331 BC, on a wide open plain near Gaugamela, Alexander the Great faced the greatest army the ancient world had ever assembled. With just 47,000 Macedonian and Greek soldiers, Alexander confronted King Darius III and the Persian Empire, a force ancient sources claim reached 250,000 men. The battlefield was prepared for Persian cavalry, chariots, and overwhelming numbers. By every conventional rule of war, Alexander should have lost. Instead, what followed became one of the most studied battles in military history. This cinematic documentary explores: Why Darius chose the battlefield of Gaugamela How Alexander’s diagonal advance reshaped the fight The decisive cavalry strike that shattered the Persian center The moment King Darius fled—and an empire began to collapse Gaugamela was more than a victory. It was the battle that ended the Persian Empire and transformed Alexander from a conqueror into a legend. If you enjoy cinematic history, epic ancient battles, and real military strategy, subscribe for more documentaries on the wars that changed the world. #AlexanderTheGreat #BattleOfGaugamela #AncientHistory #MilitaryHistory #EpicBattles