Hello and welcome to another ancient warfare answers episode.

Like Murray, I've also, like Murray last time, I should say, I have also lost track.

We're probably episode 175 or something ridiculously high number.

I guess there's still questions coming, so keep them coming.

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can come up with.

My name, by the way, is Jasb Ortiz.

I'm the editor of ancient warfare magazine.

And with me is Murray Dam.

He is the assistant editor.

And today, Murray is going to try and answer Manvier's question.

Could Alexander have convinced his men to head further into India?

Goody, Murray.

Well, short answer, no, but that's me being controversial.

That's two in a row where we've had a short answer.

I don't think so if I get even more hedge my bets.

One of the things is, of course, that by summer 326, the army's been, you know, continuously campaigning since 334 when they invade

the Persian Empire and they've met with success after success after success. And Alexander has kept pushing them.

And then, of course, there's this idea that when you get to a certain point,

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