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<div style="background:#fff;border:#bbb dashed 1px;padding:5px"><a href="http://en.citatepedia.ro/comments.php?id=531128" style="color:#000;text-decoration:none"><div style="margin:10px 0"><strong>Alexander The Great War Poem</strong></div><div style="margin:10px 0">ALEXANDER THE GREAT<br> <br>King Philip his father engaged a new teacher <br>When Alexander turned thirteen. <br>Aristotle the greatest mind of his time <br>Gave Alexander his taste for the unforeseen. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">Alexander dreamed of a one world empire <br>Held together by one king and tradition. <br>After his father was murdered by rivals <br>He ruled in his place with conviction. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">Philip's death caused conquered kingdoms to rebel <br>And for next two years Alexander forced them to concede. <br>The huge Persian Empire of King Darius III <br>Posed the greatest threat to Greeks and their creed. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">The Persian cavalry numbered over forty thousand <br>Plus one million foot soldiers with weapons and shield. <br>Alexander's troops numbered thirty thousand on the ground <br>Along side five thousand horsemen who dominated the field. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">Alexander practiced many new methods of war <br>One of his most effective was called the siege train. <br>Several high towers would be rolled up to city walls on wheels <br>From which defenders were overwhelmed and slain. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">He developed mechanical machines of death <br>Catapults, which hurled fifty pound stones. <br>Large arrows and burning balls of fire <br>Smashing walls, buildings and bones. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">Soon Alexander fulfilled his prophecy <br>Sitting on the golden throne of Persian kings. <br>Possessing great treasures from conquered lands <br>Though his greatest need was conquest not things. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">Alexander, king of Asia, would not be satisfied <br>His ambition and ego denied him rest. <br>He decided to march his armies to India <br>Putting the Rajahs armies and elephants to test. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">The huge beasts, which were unknown in Europe <br>Frightened Alexander's men at the start. <br>In spite of their fear disciplined prevailed <br>As Greek spears tore holes in their heart. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">Exhausted by years of hardship and battle. <br>His men refused to go on and Alexander gave in. <br>Disease, thirst, and hunger were their constant companions <br>From the time they left Greece till they were home again. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">Alexander was physically and emotionally sick <br>To the point of becoming critically ill. <br>He died in Babylon at thirty-two <br>King of prophecies he pledged to fulfill. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">Tom's 480 Poems Are Free To Share! <br>By God's Poet<br> Tom Zart<br> Most Published Poet<br> On The Web! </div><div style="margin:10px 0">Tom Zart www.internetvoicesradio.com/t_zart/<br> http: //www.veteranstodayforum.com/viewforum.php? f=38<br> 'To book Tom Zart for guest appearances, product, or services, contact Raymond L. LaPietra-Exclusive Personal Manager,913-681-7750 (office) , modelman@careerimages.com (e-mail) ,</div><div style="margin:10px 0"><br /></a><br />poem by <a href="http://en.citatepedia.ro/by.php?a=Tom+Zart">Tom Zart</a><div class=q>
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King Philip his father engaged a new teacher 
When Alexander turned thirteen. 
Aristotle the greatest mind of his time 
Gave Alexander his taste for the unforeseen. 

Alexander dreamed of a one world empire 
Held together by ..."></div>
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