Originally Posted by
Farnan
The first recorded invasion of India was by the Macedonians under Alexander III.
Philip of Macedon built the Macedonian Army, his son Alexander mastered the use of it. Hamilcar built the Barca Army, his son Hannibal mastered the use of it. Gaius Marius formed the classical Roman Army, his nephew Julius Caesar mastered the use of it. Fredick Wilhelm I of Prussia built the Prussian Army, his son Fredrick die Grosse mastered the use of it.
Both Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great died 6 months after their goals were accomplished.