- Phalanx - Wikipedia
The phalanx (pl : phalanxes or phalanges) [1] was a rectangular mass military formation, usually composed entirely of heavy infantry armed with spears, pikes, sarissas, or similar polearms tightly packed together
- PHALANX Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The word and its senses passed into Latin and then were adopted into English in the 16th century These days, a phalanx can be any arranged mass, whether of persons, animals, or things, or a body of people organized in a particular effort
- Phalanx | Ancient Greek Warfare Tactics History | Britannica
The ancient Sumerian army fielded a standard six-man-deep phalanx; the first line went into battle carrying large, rectangular shields, and the troops bore heavy pikes and battle axes
- The Greek Phalanx - World History Encyclopedia
The phalanx formation was a close-rank, dense grouping of warriors armed with long spears and interlocking shields The Greek hoplite soldier provided his own weapon (a seven- or eight-foot spear known as a doru) and shield as well as a breastplate, helmet, and greaves
- What was a Greek phalanx and how did it work? - History Skills
Each man gripped a spear in one hand and carried a round shield in the other, and he pressed forward in unison with the rest of his unit This was the Greek phalanx, a coordinated block of infantry which led Greek warfare for centuries
- The Phalanx Formation: The Greek Advantage in Battle
The phalanx formation was a revolutionary military tactic that defined Greek warfare from the Archaic period (c 800–500 BCE) through the Hellenistic era (323–31 BCE)
- PHALANX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
PHALANX definition: 1 a large group of people standing very close to each other, usually for the purposes of defence… Learn more
- Greek Warfare | Phalanx
The phalanx was a cornerstone of ancient Greek military strategy, embodying the principles of discipline, unity, and collective strength Its evolution from the Archaic to the Hellenistic period marked significant advancements in military tactics and organization
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