Alexander the Great and the logistics of the Macedonian army

This seminal work meticulously examines the logistics of Alexander's campaigns, using mathematical models, archaeological evidence, and ancient sources to calculate food, water, and transport needs for soldiers, pack animals, and noncombatants.

Engels demonstrates how terrain, climate, and supply constraints shaped Alexander's strategic decisions across regions from Greece to India, highlighting the army's remarkable mobility with minimal wheeled vehicles and reliance on pack animals.

The book brings the ancient army to life, detailing daily operations like foraging, cooking, and marching rates, and argues that logistical mastery was key to Alexander's success.