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Alexander's Triumph In The Skirmish

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A very insightful perspective on Alexander’s triumph in the skirmish. It is true that morale plays a large role in the success of any organization and the examination of this skirmish shows that it is no different. Alexander was able to command the forces and conduct the advance in such a manner to ensure a defeat. Under the personal guidance of Alexander, the troops gained the benefits of the leader’s forethought and consolidation of resources. The structure provided by Alexander would prove to build a unity among the troops. This unity and morale would serve the troops in the battle. This stable approach could very well be the reason Alexander was able to gain the defeat of

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