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A fantastic image of a Spartan phalanx in the defensive position, who are led by their commander wearing the transverse (horizontal) crest.
The artwork is by Greek artist, Kostas Nikellis.
#Warfare #MilitaryHistory #Spartans
The artwork is by Greek artist, Kostas Nikellis.
#Warfare #MilitaryHistory #Spartans

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A brilliant image of the Spartan phalanx at Thermopylae by Nikos Panos.
One of the best, if not the most accurate representation of what the Persian warriors may have encountered at the landmark battle of 480 BC.
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One of the best, if not the most accurate representation of what the Persian warriors may have encountered at the landmark battle of 480 BC.
#MilitaryHistory #Warfare #Greece

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A recreation of a Greek phalanx by the excellent reenactment group from Spain, "Athenea Promakkos".
This is one of the finest groups in the world which has reconstructed the armor and military formations of the ancient Greeks...enjoy! They are to be commended!
#MilitaryHistory #Warfare #Classics
This is one of the finest groups in the world which has reconstructed the armor and military formations of the ancient Greeks...enjoy! They are to be commended!
#MilitaryHistory #Warfare #Classics

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A pretty impressive phalanx from the motion picture, "Hercules".
The movie starred Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) as the ancient Greek hero, Heracles (Hercules). Whether or not you like the performances or the plot, the density of the formation which can be viewed below was spectacular.
Image: (c) Paramount Pictures Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures
#Greek #Mythology #Warfare
The movie starred Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) as the ancient Greek hero, Heracles (Hercules). Whether or not you like the performances or the plot, the density of the formation which can be viewed below was spectacular.
Image: (c) Paramount Pictures Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures
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A pretty decent digital recreation of an Athenian phalanx from the "Rome: Total War" PC strategy game.
While the warriors in this military formation may have not looked as uniform as they do in the image, in many instances, the phalanx of any Greek city-state would have brothers, cousins, fathers, grandfathers, etc. all fighting in the same unit.
#MilitaryHistory #Warfare #Greece
While the warriors in this military formation may have not looked as uniform as they do in the image, in many instances, the phalanx of any Greek city-state would have brothers, cousins, fathers, grandfathers, etc. all fighting in the same unit.
#MilitaryHistory #Warfare #Greece

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A more than impressive digital reconstruction of an ancient Greek phalanx preparing for battle, from the strategy game, "Sparta: War of Empires".
The phalanx was an effective formation when the battles where fought on a flat battlefield, however, when the terrain was uneven, the integrity of the formation could be compromised due to loss of cohesiveness.
In all likelihood the image is depicting the 480 BC, Battle of Thermopylae.
#MilitaryHistory #Spartans #Classics
The phalanx was an effective formation when the battles where fought on a flat battlefield, however, when the terrain was uneven, the integrity of the formation could be compromised due to loss of cohesiveness.
In all likelihood the image is depicting the 480 BC, Battle of Thermopylae.
#MilitaryHistory #Spartans #Classics

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An excellent illustration of the ancient Greek military formation known as the phalanx.
If you will notice, each of the shields have a different emblem and several of the helmets are dissimilar, unlike what is depicted in the movies.
Attribution: Stephen May
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If you will notice, each of the shields have a different emblem and several of the helmets are dissimilar, unlike what is depicted in the movies.
Attribution: Stephen May
#Greece #MilitaryHistory #Warfare

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Opposing phalanxes engage each other in the 301 BC, Battle of Ipsus which was fought by the Macedonian army and the successors of Alexander the Great.
Artwork: Igor Dzis
#Macedonia #Greece #Warfare
Artwork: Igor Dzis
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A pretty awesome illustration by Johnny Shumate of the Macedonian (Μακεδονικό) phalanx (φάλαγγα) which dominated the battles under the leadership of Alexander the Great (Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ Μέγας).
#Macedonia #Greece #History
#Macedonia #Greece #History

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A screenshot of a Macedonian phalanx from the strategy game, Total War:Rome II.
#Greece #Macedonia #Warfare
#Greece #Macedonia #Warfare

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