This episode continues the Alexander the Great series, focusing on his consolidation of power in Asia Minor after the Battle of the Granicus. Dan Carlin analyzes Alexander’s rapid march, his strategic disbanding of the navy, and the sieges of Miletus and Halicarnassus. The narrative highlights Alexander’s growing bond with his troops, his political maneuvering against Greek city-states, and his tactical ingenuity in overcoming superior Persian naval forces and fortified defenses.
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