In 331 BC Alexander defeated the Persian King, Darius III, at Gaugamela despite facing many difficulties such as being vastly outnumbered, fighting on Persian pre prepared ground and dealing with scythed chariots. This success held many significances and implications for both Alexander and Darius.

In 331 BC Alexander had safely secured Asia's coastlines and ventured out in search of Eastern conquest. After hearing that Darius, the king of Persia, was in Babylon Alexander marched his Army east from Tyre in order to confront Darius at the plains of Gaugamela; where he invisioned conditions to be ideal for the Macedonian attack due to cooler weather and ready food for the horses.

However, Alexander soon saw this was not the case. After setting up camp in a spot eight miles from Gaugamela, Alexander advanced to a ridge where he could observe the enemy. Aside from discovering that his army was greatly outnumbered...