JULIUS CAESAR OF ROME VS ALEXANDER OF MACEDON THE GREATEST ANCIENT GENERAL

Who would win the duel of ancient titans at the head of the best armies of their times? Caesar and his legions or Alexander's phalanx and unstoppable cavalry? How can the strengths and weaknesses of each legendary commander be turned into a miniature game? Simon Elliott's entertaining book Alexander the Great versus Julius Caesar: Who was the Greatest Command- er in the Ancient World? gives many clues as to who he believes was the best general. Who will win? Time to roll the dice.

By Jeff Jonas

Would a fight between the titans come down to their own personal leadership style, or would it be the legion or phalanx systems, or a bit of both? What follows is a set of traits to help decide the outcome. STRATEGIC VISION A general's strategic vision determines how much he can force a battle on his own terms. Whether it was an ambush or executing a difficult siege, both men were able to adapt. Both generals won almost all their set-piece battles, but both had their share of setbacks too. The Romans were experts at getting their enemies to fight them on ground of their choosing. Since both commanders' strategic vision is so acute, we will assume that neither would accept a fight on unsuitable terrain. I've chosen the area near Pharsalus where…

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