How did the Hoplite fight? A thoughtful introduction by Richard A. Gabriel pointing out the numerous problems of doing ancient military history opens A Storm of Spears. The book is based on Matthew’s ...

In ancient times, Greece wasn't a single country like it is today. It was made up of lots of smaller states. These states were always squabbling and often went to war. Sparta and Athens fought a long ...

Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2016. Pp. viii, 234. Illus., maps, diagr., notes, biblio., index. $39.95 paper. ISBN: 1476666024 How the Greeks Fought Bardunias and Ray ...

In ancient times, Greece wasn't a single country like it is today. It was made up of lots of smaller states. These states were always squabbling and often went to war. Their biggest enemy were the ...

In 431 BC war broke out between Athens and Sparta - the two superpowers of the Greek world. Socrates was enlisted as a hoplite, a wealthy and well-equipped infantryman. Shunning personal comfort and ...

Pankration aided Greek soldiers throughout the many wars and battles of the Classical and Hellenistic periods (500-150 BC). It complimented a hoplites training with a spear and shield, and was useful ...

Not professional soldiers—just citizens with shields and a cause. Hoplites defended democracy with discipline and bronze. Iran ally China responds to oil stranglehold Trump honors fallen US soldiers ...