Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece.... its Military, Weapons and Society.

Macedonian Sarissophoroi

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/macedonian-sarissophoroi 31st Jul 2021 - The Macedonian Sarissophoroi were the famed Cavalry of Alexander The Great. They were formed in the 3rd BC and constituted a portion of Alexander's '' …

Carthaginian ''Sacred'' Band

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/carthaginian-sacred-band 31st Jul 2021 - While the term ''Sacred Band'' had many different applications in The Ancient World, the term is mostly applied to ''Elite'' Soldiers. In reference to …

Prodromoi

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/prodromoi 31st Jul 2021 - Originating in the 3rd Century BC, The Prodromoi were a form of Light Cavalry used by various Greek City States Armies. Their name means ''Runner's Be …

Carthaginian Guard

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/garthaginian-guard 31st Jul 2021 - The famed Guardsmen of Carthage were in reality the Personal Guard of Carthage General Hannibal. Carthage, the largest of the Ancient Great City State …

Macedonian Pezhetario

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/macedonian-pezhetario 31st Jul 2021 - Incorporated by Philip II of Macedonia around the mid-3rd Century BC, The Pezhetarios were the backbone of The Macedonian Army. In essence, they were …

Sling

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sling 31st Jul 2021 - One of the oldest of all weapons, The Sling was a mainstay in early Greek combat. A trained Slinger was a prized commodity. Documented as early as the …

Penteconter

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/penteconter 31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the early (and ancient) Greek and related regional cultures, The Penteconter ships were both commerce and warship. They were seen around 800 t …

Agema

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/agema 31st Jul 2021 - Popular in 160 BC, The Greek Military Unit known as The “Agema”, were seen as specialized Soldiers, used for important functions and Missi …

Polybolos

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/polybolos 31st Jul 2021 -     Invented in the 5th Century B,C, - this weapon was an early siege type device. Designed to be a repeating crew served weapons, The Polyb …

Pankration

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/pankration 31st Jul 2021 - The term ''Pankration'' was applied to a form of Ancient Grecian ''Combat Training'' which - by today's standards was akin to ''Mixed Martial Arts'' ( …