During the reigns of Philip II and Alexander the Great, the Macedonian Army – the phalangites – were reformed and drilled into an invincible fighting force with unique tactics and weaponry. The Macedonian warrior during his service would march over 20,000 miles in the most diverse climates and terrains, fighting in four of the epoch battles of the time. This book examines their initial training, rise to an elite unit under Alexander the Great, and eventual defeat at the battle of Pydna, 168 BC. The daily life, weaponry, experience, and motivations of these men are detailed, using primary sources and anecdotal material.
Osprey Warrior 103 - Macedonian Warrior: Alexander's elite infantryman
Издательство: Osprey Publishing Ltd
Authors: Waldemar Heckel Ryan Jones
Illustrator: Christa Hook
ISBN: 9781841769509
Страниц: 64 pages
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
Размер: 20.4 mb
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