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The Companions were Alexander's elite cavalry, the offensive arm of his army and also his elite guard. They would be used in conjunction with his Macedonian phalanx. The Phalanx would "fix" the enemy into place and then the Companion cavalry would attack the enemy on the flank. Alexander would lead the charge with his cavalry, normally in a wedge formation. In a pitched battle, the Companions fought on the right wing of the Macedonian army next to the shield bearing guard and the phalanx. These troops would also protect the flanks of the Macedonian line during battle. As heavy cavalry, the Companions were Alexander the Great's decisive arm in battle.