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Macedonian Warrior: Alexander's elite infantryman

By Waldemar Heckel; Ryan Jones; Christa Hook(Illustrator)

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
ISBN
9781841769509, 1841769509
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
53 MB (55691500 bytes)
Series
Warrior 103
Pages
64\67
Time added
2020-09-27 11:47:32
Ancient World;History;War;Military Fiction;Nonfict

Description

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.

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