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Alexander the Great Battles - Campaigns

Resources on the battles and campaigns waged by Alexander the Great.
Chaeronea - Battle of Chaeronea
Chaeronea was a decisive victory for Philip and defeat for the independent Greek poleis.
Review - Peter Green's Alexander of Macedon 356-323 B.C.
Peter Green's biography of Alexander of Macedon tells a rich, colorful story of the life of Alexander the Great, noting his acts of egomania and growing contempt for mere mortals no less than his military brilliance. If you're looking for a single comprehensive, easy to read, if long, work on Alexander, this should be it.
The Virtues of War, by Steven Pressfield, Reviewed by Helen South
Book review of Steven Pressfield's novel and biography of Alexander the Great -- The Virtues of War.

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