Alexander The Great

What did he do?

• Became commander of Macedonian army at 16
• He extended the Greek Empire to its greatest size
• His empire stretched across 3 continents

How did he do this?

• He conquered Asia with about 37,000 Greek Soldiers
• He captured Syria in the winter of 332B.C.
• In 331 he defeated the Persians at Gaugamela
• He fought many battles in Pakistan and India
• He was a brave and brilliant military leader