Alexander the Great's Army!
You wouldnt Want to Be in Alexandert the Great's Army
Miles You'd Rather Not March
Written By Jacqueline Morley
FACT 1
Alexander the Great was King Phillips son. King Phillip was assassinated by one of his bodyguard.
FACT 2
Alexander the Great was put to the throne after they found out that one of his bodyguard killed King Phillip. Alexander the Great went to war with other places. Alexander was bad at telling commands.
FACT 3
Some rich families dressed up nice and throw themselves to their death from the city walls, rather than face slaughter. Alexander stayed four months in Persepolis. Just before he leaves, its palace is destroyed in a raging fire which he may have lit.
FACT 4
Alexander marched his soldiers until they dropped to the ground. Alexander's army were tired and week to do another trip. His army had skin disease.
FACT 5
Alexander was always angry. he kills his close friend Cleitus in a drunken rage. His army was so hungry they killed their to eat.