A storm of spears
Matthew, Christopher Anthony2011
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The backbone of classical Greek armies was the phalanx of heavily armoured spearmen, or hoplites. These were the soldiers that defied the might of Persia at Marathon, Thermopylae and Plataea. There are still many aspects of hoplite warfare that are little understood.
Main title:
A storm of spears / by Christopher Matthew.
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Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword Military, 2011.
Collation:
336 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781848842953 (hbk)
Dewey class:
355.3'1'0938355.310938355.3'1'0938938
Language:
English
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BRN:
1420023
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