7 Strategic Moves That Crushed a Larger Army at Gaugamela

Step inside one of history’s greatest strategy victories — Alexander the Great vs King Darius at the Battle of Gaugamela. This episode breaks down the 7 strategic moves that allowed a smaller Macedonian army to out-think and out-maneuver a far larger Persian force. Through battlefield analysis, tactical decisions, and psychological turning points, we uncover how leadership, terrain, discipline, and timing reshaped the fate of an empire. If you enjoy strategy-driven history, maps, and decisive turning-point battles, this breakdown is for you. ⏳ Chapters / Timestamps 0:00 — Cold Open: A Smaller Army, A Smarter Strategy 0:12 — Title Card: Alexander vs Darius — Strategy Over Numbers 0:15 — Move #1: Stretching the Persian Line 0:42 — Move #2: Turning Terrain Into a Weapon 1:10 — Move #3: Neutralizing the Chariot Charge 1:40 — Move #4: Creating the Decisive Gap 2:15 — Move #5: Direct Strike Toward Darius 2:55 — Move #6: Psychological Collapse 3:28 — Move #7: Discipline Over Glory 4:05 — Lessons in Strategy — Why Alexander Won 4:45 — Historical Impact: A Battle That Changed History 5:15 — CTA: Which Battle Should We Decode Next?