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and behind, and his enemies forming a solid wall in front of him, the hoplite had little opportunity for feats of technique and weapon skill, but great need for commitment and mental toughness. The hoplites had to trust their neighbors for mutual protection, so a phalanx was only as strong as its weakest elements. Its effectiveness depended on how well the hoplites could maintain this formation while in combat, and how well they could stand their ground, especially when engaged against ...
Author: DocumentaryMacedonia; Tags: Sparta Thebes Athens Macedonia Corinth Greece Hellas Makedonia Alexander the Great Philip of Macedon


















