First Triumph (Part-7)
As it could be seen, Alexander had divided the triumph into three distinctive parts.
First, the people were shown all the loot that was captured.
Second, they were shown who it was who captured it.
And so the third naturally involved showing the people who aided him in this endeavor.
Meaning it was time for the army to make its appearance.
For this occasion, Alexander hence had the whole of his forces, i.e. all of the remaining 15,000 men that were still with him, participate in the parade, dressing them in their iconic blue armor and red shields along with ceremonial copper gate helmets sporting large, red plumbs, making the marching men appear taller and far more imposing.
The novel look instantly caused the crowd to shout in awe and glee,
"So tall! And they look so strong!"
"Just hear their footsteps! Like hammer hitting iron!"
"Look! There is my father! And my brother! They are back!"