Sure, but only if you’re ready for a lot of dusty scrolls and a healthy dose of “I’m not buying that whole “heroic” narrative” attitude. Let’s start with the Battle of Gaugamela, where Alexander’s flanks were the real secret weapons and not just some grandiose charge. Ready?

Okay, so the scrolls tell us Alexander actually had a hidden reserve of light infantry ready to sweep the center while his main force pressed the right, and that “grandiose charge” was mostly a smokescreen—good to keep your eyes on the flanks, but remember the center was the real pivot. Let's dig into the details.