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How Did the Greek Phalanx Keep Its Line?
Episode 380
Published 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
A listener from Brisbane asks: how did the Greek hoplite phalanx maintain a cohesive front while advancing into battle over uneven terrain dotted with trees, bushes, and obstacles? Murray Dahm explains how ancient soldiers kept formation, reformed when disrupted, and adapted their tactics to the landscape.
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