Would a fight between the titans come down to their own personal leadership style, or would it be the legion or phalanx systems, or a bit of both? What follows is a set of traits to help decide the outcome.
STRATEGIC VISION
A general's strategic vision determines how much he can force a battle on his own terms. Whether it was an ambush or executing a difficult siege, both men were able to adapt. Both generals won almost all their set-piece battles, but both had their share of setbacks too.
The Romans were experts at getting their enemies to fight them on ground of their choosing. Since both commanders' strategic vision is so acute, we will assume that neither would accept a fight on unsuitable terrain. I've chosen the area near Pharsalus where Caesar defeated Pompey as a likely midway point. The site allows Caesar to have a somewhat protected flank, but this is also territory Alexander was well acquainted with.
Julius Caesar's friends were astonished, and asked the reason for his tears. "Do you not think," said he, "it is matter for sorrow that while Alexander, at my age, was already king of so many peoples, I have as yet achieved no brilliant
