Battle of gaugamela

The Companions (Greek: ἑταῖροι, hetairoi) were the elite cavalry of the Macedonian army from the time of king Philip II of Macedon and achieved their greatest prestige under Alexander the Great, and have been regarded as the best cavalry in the ancient world and the first shock cavalry. Chosen Companions/Hetairoi formed the elite guard of the king (Somatophylakes).

The military troop of Fortinbras. Hamlet is shocked by how strong and magnificent the troops are, and Fortinbras, the leader of the troops, presents as a loyal, brave and strong figure. Hamlet is inspired by him and wants to be a stronger person to finish his revenge.

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Macedonian phalanx wielding the sarissa - a 4 to 7 meter (13–21 feet) long spear. The invention of the sarissa is credited to Philip II, father of Alexander the Great.

334 years before Christ, Alexander of Macedon stormed into Asia Minor and began a series of conquests that would result in the defeat of the mighty Persian Empire, the integration of Greek thought and language throughout the Middle-East and India...