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This Companion whose contributions come from an outstanding array of experts deals exclusively with the military campaigns of Philip II and his son Alexander the Great and their military forces. In addition to discussions of the strategy and tactics of the two commanders, the Companion includes chapters discussing and examining many aspects of the campaigns of both kings. Chapters are devoted to logistics, military recruitment and training, medical care, military organization, allies, propaganda, service conditions, sieges, officers, leadership, women, violence and much more. This Companion provides a thorough treatment of the Macedonian military and the campaigns of Philip II and Alexander in.