Hardcore History #72 · January 3, 2025 · 231m

Mania for Subjugation II

Hardcore History

Alexander becomes king and immediately faces threats from all directions. Carlin covers Alexander's early campaigns — securing Macedonia, crushing Greek revolts, and preparing for the invasion of Persia.

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The dichotomy of control — Alexander focused only on what he could influence

Facing simultaneous threats from Thrace, Illyria, and Greece, Alexander focused on the one he could reach fastest and trusted that speed would solve the others.

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Speed and decisiveness as strategic weapons

Alexander's greatest weapon wasn't his army — it was his speed. He moved so fast that enemies couldn't coordinate responses, and allies couldn't waver in their support.

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