When the dying Alexander the Great was asked to whom he bequeathed his
vast empire, he supposedly replied to the strongest. There ensued a long
series of struggles between his generals and governors for control of
these vast territories. Most of these Diadochi, or successors, were
consummate professionals who had learnt their trade under Alexander and,
in some cases, his father Philip. This second volume studies how they
applied that experience and further developed the art of war in a
further four decades of warfare. This is a period rich in fascinating
tactical developments. The all-conquering Macedonian war machine
developed by Philip and Alexander was adapted in various ways (such as
the addition of war elephants) by the different successors according to
their resources. Siege and naval warfare is also included.