Little remains of the ancient city of Sparta ... flautists who played from their positions within the ranks. The Spartan phalanx, a tight military formation usually eight men deep, would then ...

Hoplite infantrymen were the military ideal of ancient Greece and were recruited from the wealthy middling ranks of society ... the close combat favored by Greek armies. During the 5th century ...

He explains the ancient Greek shock tactics in "300: Rise of an Empire," starring Eva Green and Lena Headey. He points out how line formations operate in "Rome," starring Tobias Menzies and Kerry ...

In ancient times, Greece wasn't a single country ... In battle, hoplites fought as a team. They lined up in ranks and locked their shields together with just their spears pointing over the top.

Greek Military Service in the Ancient Near East is an essential read for anyone interested in the ancient west, not only throwing light on the military practice of the times, but also gives us some ...