BBC - In the footsteps of Alexander (Gaza) 6

In the footsteps of Alexander the Great

During the Siege of Gaza, Alexander the Great, by utilizing the engines he had employed against Tyre, succeeded in reaching the walls. After three unsuccessful assaults, the stronghold was taken by storm.[1] During the siege Alexander received a shoulder wound from an arrow, in addition to a leg wound.

The stronghold was built on a hill and was heavily fortified.[2] Upon Alexander's advance to Egypt the inhabitants of Gaza and their Nabataean allies did not want to lose the lucrative trade which was controlled by Gaza.[2] Batis, the commander of the fortress of Gaza, refused to surrender him. When Gaza was taken, the male population was put to the sword and the women and children were sold into slavery.

According to the Roman historian Quintus Curtius Rufus, Batis was killed by Alexander in imitation of Achilles' treatment of the fallen Hector. A rope was forced through Batis's ankles, probably between the ankle bone and the Achilles tendon, and Batis was dragged alive by chariot beneath the walls of the city. Alexander, who admired courage in his enemies and might have been inclined to show mercy to the brave Persian general, was infuriated at Batis's refusal to kneel and by the enemy commander's haughty silence and contemptuous manner.

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[Jame243]

Thses are great Videos! Very informative and a great Adventure in itself to watch them all! What a Superman,Superhuman! How brave Alexander the Great was! Darious the Great thanked him for his being a gentelman and taking care of his wife and family. He was Justice personified! He caught and punished the Traitor Nobleman who killed Darius.Thank you alexandros1821 for these unique Videos!

[GRmegas]

most scholars agree the dual kurnain as being alexandros

[theprodigy1600]

@Steely1888 You are right friend lol,the OLD TEST mentions him

[NOISLAMINUSA]

Ok I have to call FOUL on the Palestinian part of this film. 1. Palestine did not exist during the time of Alexander. 2. It was Israel that was crushed and there were no Palestinians in existence. 3. If there were Palestinians, they were unorganized beduan tribes and not enough to crush!! Typical of the British Historians. They enjoy creating their own history for the world. and frankly they created Palestine during WW1 LIARS!!

[yanar89]

The gazans provided a big meal for the journalist.. what hospitability despite living in hell on earth

[Steely1888]

LOL the koran mentions alexander cause alexander was well well well before the muslim religion came into existance, and before anyone tries to use that towards me about Christianity,  its old testament that talks of Alexander. Muslims have just hoovered it and passed it off as their own information.

[sikfreak6969]

These documentaries make me so proud to be of Greek heritage. I'm so sad that certain people lie to take this history away from such a great people :(

[frauMark]

"Theres always politics in israel, heh" kinda funny but kinda true. Raises questions...

[umyafzal]

@Afgsusan1 After reading Alexander the great life from many sources, there are hints that he was a monotheistic believer. If you have not read about his life, you shouldn't just say what you have read on the internet.

[umyafzal]

@umyafzal As for myself, I consider all persons, black or white, as equals. I wish you to be my partners and not just members of our commonwealth. As far as I am able, I shall see to it that all my promises come true. Regard this oath as a symbol of love.

Here Alexander the great refers to GOD as one (not gods) which is in the singular not plural. He also seems to be more religious than his contemporaries and was regularly praying.

[umyafzal]

@umyafzal I am not interested in the country or race of origin of people. I only distinguish people according to their virtues.To me every virtuous foreigner is Greek and each non-virtuous Greek is worse than a barbarian. If you are ever faced with differences, do not resort to arms, but resolve them peacefully. If need be, I can act as your arbitrator. God should not be viewed as an authoritarian ruler, but as our common father.