Greek Hoplite 480 323 Bc

Author : Nicholas Sekunda
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2000-12-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1855328674

Get Book

Greek Hoplite 480–323 BC by Nicholas Sekunda Pdf

The Greek hoplite, the archetypal spear-armed warrior, is perhaps the most prevalent figure in our view of the 'Golden Age' of Ancient Greek civilisation. It was during this period that the state began to take greater responsibility for military organisation, and the arming and equipping of its citizens. From the victory at Marathon over Darius of Persia (490 BC), through bitter inter-state warfare, to the rise of Philip of Macedonia and his son Alexander the Great, the hoplite soldier was in the front-line. This title narrates the life and experiences of the common Greek warrior, how he was recruited, trained and fought, and also looks in detail at how his weapons, armour, shields and helmets developed in the course of time.

Author : Nicholas Sekunda
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Greece
ISBN : OCLC:1030117333

Get Book

Greek Hoplite 480-323 BC by Nicholas Sekunda Pdf

Author : Duncan B Campbell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849087018

Get Book

Spartan Warrior 735–331 BC by Duncan B Campbell Pdf

Immortalized through their exploits at the battle of Thermopylae under the legendary Leonidas, as well as countless other victories throughout the classical period, the Spartans were some of the best-trained, -organized and most-feared warriors of the ancient world. The small state of Sparta, known to the Ancient Greeks as Lakedaimon, developed a unique warrior society that used serfs and non-citizens to do all of the manual work, leaving the free-born men of Sparta free to concentrate all of their energies on warfare. Forbidden from engaging in any form of manual labour, these Spartan warriors were trained from an early age in a brutal regime that gave them the necessary discipline and tolerance to withstand the pressures of phalanx warfare and endure all manner of hardships on campaign. This book covers all aspects of the Spartan warrior's life, from the earliest days of his training through his life in peace and war, culminating in the battlefield experiences of these feared combatants.

Author : Victor Davis Hanson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134961900

Get Book

Hoplites by Victor Davis Hanson Pdf

Incorporating research found in ancient literary, iconographic, epigraphic, and archaeological sources, this book explores the experiences of the soldiers who conducted battle on the small plains of ancient Greece. The volume, which draws on the accumulated expertise of nine American and British scholars, emphasizes the actual techniques of fighting and practical concerns as the use of commands, music in warfare, the use of "dog-tags", and ritual on the battlefield.

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472825728

Get Book

Greek Hoplite vs Persian Warrior by Chris McNab Pdf

The Greco-Persian Wars (499–449 BCE) convulsed Greece, Asia Minor and the Near East for half a century. Through a series of bloody invasions and pitched battles, the mighty Persian Empire pitted itself against the smaller armies of the Greeks, strengthened through strategic alliances. This epic conflict also brought together two different styles of warfare: the Greek hoplite phalanx and the combined spear and projectile weapon-armed Persian infantry. Analysing the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae and Plataea from the eyes of a soldier, this study explores the experience of front-line combat during the first two decades of the Greco-Persian Wars. Fully illustrated with modern photographs and archival images, and drawing directly on primary sources and the most authoritative recent research, this is the enthralling story of the fighting men of Greece and Persia and the tactics and technologies they employed.

Author : Nicholas Sekunda
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1986-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 085045686X

Get Book

The Ancient Greeks by Nicholas Sekunda Pdf

The cradle of western civilisation, the ancient Greek world, consisted of a series of independent city states some of which, such as Athens and Sparta, became major world powers. This authoritative volume by Nicholas Sekunda covers Greek warfare in the Classical Period, which stretches from the Greek victories over the Persian Empire to the death of Alexander the Great at the end of the 4th century. The book includes such famous battles such as Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis and offers a detailed account of Greek military dress during this period, supported by 12 full colour plates by Angus McBride.

Author : Jack Cassin-Scott
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1977-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0850452716

Get Book

The Greek and Persian Wars 500–323 BC by Jack Cassin-Scott Pdf

In the early 5th century BC, after the fall of the Lydian Empire, the Persian Wars began. It was an ideological conflict which pitted a proud, democratic, freedom-loving people against a tyrannical and mighty empire. The stories of the many battles fought between the Greeks and the Persians are here spendidly brought to life by Jack Cassin-Scott, who details the tactics, organisation and uniforms of the armies of both sides in a volume featuring numerous illustrations and museum photographs, plus eight full page colour plates superbly drawn by the author himself.

Author : Richard Taylor
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526788597

Get Book

The Greek Hoplite Phalanx by Richard Taylor Pdf

The Greek hoplite and the phalanx formation in which he fought have been the subject of considerable academic debate over the past century. Dr Richard Taylor provides an overview of the current state of play in the hoplite debate in all its aspects, from fighting techniques to the social and economic background of the ‘hoplite revolution’, in a form that is accessible for the general reader and military history enthusiast. But the book goes further: offering a new perspective on the hoplite phalanx by putting it in the context of other military developments in the Mediterranean world in the middle of the first millennium BC. He argues that the Greek phalanx was different in degree but not in kind from other contemporary heavy infantry formations and that the hoplite debate, with its insistence on the unique nature of the hoplite phalanx, has obscured the similarities with other equivalent formations. The result is a fresh take on a perennially popular subject.

Author : Kevin L Giles
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526778796

Get Book

Warriors of the Ancient Greek World by Kevin L Giles Pdf

This in-depth visual guide, Warriors of the Ancient Greek World, boasts over 140 lavishly detailed photographed and illustrated recreations of the warrior panoplies of the fifth and fourth centuries BC. It covers the heavy infantry and cavalry of Greece and Macedonia, the light infantry and horsemen of the Thracian territories and the fighting men and women of the vast Persian and Scythian realms. The book has been crafted to show these ancient combatants in as much physical, gritty detail and character as possible. The combatants are seen torn from moments in time and dropped onto the page. It illustrates the range of distinct weapons and equipment carried by them, why it was needed and how it was made. It shows how the warriors may have looked whilst on campaign, mud, blood and all.

Author : Murray Dahm
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472844132

Get Book

Athenian Hoplite vs Spartan Hoplite by Murray Dahm Pdf

The Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC), waged between Athens and Sparta and their respective allies, involved some of the most important developments in ancient warfare. A life-and-death struggle between the two most powerful Greek city-states in the wake of their combined successes against the Persian invasion of Xerxes in 480–479 BC, the conflict dragged in communities from all over the Greek world on one side or the other. Ranging from the Black Sea to Sicily, the war saw the first recorded widespread use of light-armed troops, reserves, the deep phalanx, and other ideas important for the development of Western warfare into the 4th century BC, such as strategic thinking. It also revealed lessons (some learned and some not) with respect to the strengths and weaknesses of hoplite warfare and the various states in Greece. Featuring full-color artwork and drawing upon an array of sources, this study of three pivotal clashes between Spartan and Athenian hoplite forces during the Peloponnesian War highlights all of these developments and lessons.

Author : Nic Fields
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1841768847

Get Book

Ancient Greek Fortifications 500–300 BC by Nic Fields Pdf

The development of the city-state in the Classical period of Greek history ensured a shift in the nature of fortifications in the region. No longer were fortresses designed to defend a ruler and his entourage, rather the whole of the citizen body had to be protected against any outside threats. The enceintes of these Greek city-states did not have to be very high or strong as city-state conflict was still decided by spear and shield, though some thought was still given to the science of fortification. This book details the construction and ongoing development of the defences that protected some of the most illustrious sites in Greece during the most famous period of her history.

Author : Fred Eugene Ray, Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476600062

Get Book

Greek and Macedonian Land Battles of the 4th Century B.C. by Fred Eugene Ray, Jr. Pdf

With its mixture of famous battles and storied commanders, warfare in 4th century B.C. Greece has long held a fascination for military enthusiasts and the general public alike. Histories, biographies, and popular culture have turned the exploits of noted generals like Xenophon and Iphicrates of Athens, Epaminondas of Thebes, and the father-son team of Philip II and Alexander the Great of Macedonia into the stuff of legend. Drawing from ancient accounts along with suitable analogs, this detailed work offers meticulous reconstructions of 187 of the 4th century's most significant land engagements, considering tactical patterns, evolving trends, and the lasting impact of the era's most influential military minds. By separating myth from reality, these recreations provide incredible insight into past ways of war that continue to influence the course of combat today.

Author : Eric Farrington
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-18
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781472832597

Get Book

Men of Bronze by Eric Farrington Pdf

Men of Bronze is a wargame that allows you to play out Classical Greek hoplite battles on the tabletop. Players are Strategoi (generals) leading phalanxes of bronze-clad warriors in pursuit of fame, glory, and the honor of their city-states. To win such prizes, however, you must prove your mettle, display your valor, and bring the other Strategoi to their knees! Designed to recreate small battles or larger skirmishes with 50–80 figures per side, each army will have its own unique mix of rules, advantages, backgrounds, and abilities. Strategoi must understand and appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of their forces in order to win glory on the battlefield. Of course, there's no telling what tricks a rival Strategos might have up their tunic sleeves...

Author : Fred Eugene Ray, Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786467730

Get Book

Land Battles in 5th Century BC Greece by Fred Eugene Ray, Jr. Pdf

In the 5th century B.C., Greece was a patchwork country of small, independent city-states whose tendency to fight each other was offset only by strong ties to common cultural elements such as language and a unique style of warfare. While surviving myths emphasize heroics and honor, the reality of ancient Greek warfare was that of regular men dealing with everyday problems. Relying heavily on primary sources such as Herodotus, Thucydides and Plutarch, this volume provides the first-ever tactical level survey of all 173 Greek land engagements which occurred during the 5th century B.C., a seminal period in the history of western warfare. Using carefully researched logical probabilities to extend surviving records, the author places each battle within its historical context and analyzes it with a view to documenting significant overall patterns of action. The result is not only a detailed study of each battle complete with maps and battlefield diagrams, but also an overview of general trends in 5th century Greek warfare.

Author : Nic Fields
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783830497

Get Book

The Spartan Way by Nic Fields Pdf

For a period of some 200 years, Sparta was acknowledged throughout the Greek world as the home of the finest soldiers. Xenophon called them 'the only true craftsmen in matters of war'. Nic Fields explains the reasons for this superiority, how their reputation for invincibility was earned (and deliberately manipulated) and how it was ultimately shattered. The Spartan Way examines how Spartan society, through its rigid laws and brutal educational system, was thoroughly militarized and devoted to producing warriors suited to the intense demands of hoplite warfare - professional killers inculcated with the values of unwavering obedience and a willingness to fight and die for their city. The role of Spartan women, as mothers and wives, in shaping the warrior ethic is considered, as are the role of uniform and rigorous training in enhancing the small-unit cohesion within the phalanx , and the psychological intimidation of the enemy. The final chapters chart the course of Sparta's successes through the period of the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, through the Corinthian and Theban wars of the fourth century BC, which culminated with the shattering military defeats at Leuctra and 2nd Mantinea, and the years of her decline with the Spartans as a source of mercenaries for the wars of other states.