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Every generation retells the past in light of its present. Insights from modern perspectives are, indeed, far more responsible for reconstructions of previous eras than the discovery of new information. Modern military theorists use many terms to describe aspects of modern warfare and often apply such definitions to ancient conflict where there are no truly equivalent ancient idioms. But, the lack of clearly expressed terms does not mean that there aren’t comparable concepts or practices. Alexander the Great in particular is often proclaimed to have employed many of the practices defined in modern military treatises under specific titles. Among these are “Shock and Awe or Rapid Dominance,” “Inner Front or Stability Strategies,” and “Counter Insurgency or as it is often abbreviated COIN.” This chapter will examine the modern definitions of these and conclude that they can be applied to the campaigns of Philip and especially those of his son, Alexander. Further, it will be shown that the employment of these concepts in evaluating the campaigns of these two Macedonian kings elucidates and clarifies their methods.
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