Klingan Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Alexander the Great had a little help from Mother Nature when he conquered the seemingly impenetrable island-fortress of Tyre in 332 B.C., according to new geological findings. A strategic outpost just off the coast of modern-day Lebanon, Tyre was protected by 164-foot-high walls and surrounded by waters as deep as 33 feet. For millennia, the naval base of the Persians was considered an unconquerable bastion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaecus Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I think it is more correct to say that Alexander was smart enough to use local natural resources to his advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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