Timeline of 13 ΕΤΣ - 1 ΕΤΣ (Mind the Spear, Cleitus)

This page, set between 323 BC and 311 BC (270 PC - 258 PC), chronicle the events of Alexander the Great's life had he not died in the Palace of Nebuchadnezzar II in 323 BC. It does not mention events that were unaffected by the PoD.

323 BC (270 PC)

 * July: Alexander III's forces, on the way back to Pella, stop at the Palace of Nebuchadnezzar II in former Babylon. There is much partying and celebration among the Macedonian forces. Alexander and Hephastion are noted to have drank quite a lot during this time.
 * August: Alexander chooses to remain in Babylon until the end of this year with his wife due to her late-stage pregnancy and, later on, the birth of Alexander III's son. The child is named Alexander IV. The naming of the child was controversial amongst the generals of Alexander's army since they believed that it dishonored the legacy of Philip of Macedon. Their complaints are largely ignored by Alexander III. While at Babylon, Alexander allows a number of troops to go home while ordering a few more troops to be sent to Babylon from Pella or from the Persian satraps. This is considered to be one of the few times in Alexander's rule where he showed signs of 'slowing down,' which arguably inspired his troops to fight well so the various skirmishes in the East can finally end. At Babylon, he also plans for his invasion of the Persian Peninsula.
 * Unknown: The philosopher Diogenes of Sinope passes away. The cause of his death is open to interpretation. One popular account suggests that the philosopher died after a dog bite inflicted upon him became infected. Others claim that his death was caused by his consumption of raw octopus. The philosopher was famous for his cynicism. His opinions caused him to be notably more 'free from the shackles of society.' He was noted for frequent obscenity and for personally criticizing Alexander III.

322 BC (269 PC)

 * March: Alexander III leaves Babylon to invade the Arabian Peninsula. With him marched an army of 32,000 men. This invasion force was notably Persian and employed a mixture of Persian tactics, most notably in the form of cavalry. Persian horse archers were used and mercenaries were employed. The army made heavy use of horses in order to quickly traverse the largely arid peninsula without suffering from attrition. In the meantime, the city-state of Corinth sees its chance once again to rebel from Macedonian rule. The forces in Pella quickly march on Corinth, though, without Alexander III to head the charge, the battle does not go as well as hoped for the Macedonians. While they win, crops in the area are destroyed and a number of troops perish in the rebellion. In other news, Aristotle passes away of old age this year.
 * July: The forces of Alexander III arrive at Gerrha, a trading city on the eastern coast of Persia. They are quick to resist and, using quick thinking and good tactics, they prevent the Macedonians from breaching the walls for quite some time.
 * October: The walls of Gerrha topple and Macedonian troops pour in, taking the city. An assessment of the battle leads Alexander to believe that a navy may be required in order to effectively take the coastal cities of Arabia. He orders several formerly Persian ships to be rennovated and launched in the Persian Gulf. These new ships are to regroup at Gerrha and provide naval support for Alexander's forces.