Alexander the Great was antiquity\'s greatest commander

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Alexander the Great was antiquity\'s greatest commander

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11-07-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:He conquered Afganistan.

I think you are using the same definition of "conquer" as George W "Mission Accomplished" Bush. Alexander had exactly the same trouble in Afghanistan as the Soviets and NATO today.

This is a brief analysis and comparison.
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/102487

Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books

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