Alexander has often been described as one of the most brilliant generals of all time. It seems that all the forces of nature "conspired" to endow a single man with all the characteristics of an effective strategic leader. Alexander undoubtedly had a personal vision, which he realized with admirable effectiveness. Additionally, his ability to analyze the competition was unsurpassed. On the battlefield, he knew how to make the most of his army's strengths and neutralize the opponent's strong points. His skill in responding to every adversity was remarkable, as he was capable of being equally effective both in hand-to-hand combat and in guerrilla warfare. Moreover, he did not merely react to the opponent's moves but often anticipated them and was usually the one who surprised by using speed and the element of surprise as competitive weapons. Finally, throughout his campaign, he was an excellent user of the information that reached him and used it to skillfully execute every strategic decision he made. The following describes how some of the above were used in the Battle of Chaeronea.