The number and quality of the troops collected at Arbela attests at once the zeal and success of his endeavors.

His choice and careful preparation of the field of battle are commendable; in his disposition of his forces there is nothing with which to find fault.

Every arm of the service had full room to act; all were brought into play; if Alexander conquered, it was because he was a consummate general, while at the same time he commanded the best troops in the world.

Arbela was not, like Issus, won by mere fighting.

It was the leader's victory, rather than the soldiers.