Macedonian Phalangite vs Persian Warrior: Alexander confronts the Achaemenids, 3

Description: Macedonian Phalangite vs Persian Warrior by Dr Murray Dahm, Peter Dennis Alexanders phalangites clash with Persian foot-soldiers in three key battles of the Ancient World. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In August 334 BC, Alexander the Great invaded the Persian Empire and systematically set about its conquest. At the core of Alexanders army were 10,000 members of the phalanx, the phalangites. Armed with a long pike and fighting in formations up to 16 ranks deep, these grizzled veterans were the mainstay of the Macedonian army. Facing them were the myriad armies of the peoples that made up the Persian Empire. At the centre of these forces was the formation known as the Immortals: 10,000 elite infantry, armed with spears and bows. In this study, a noted authority assesses the origins, combat role and battlefield performance of Alexanders phalangites and their Persian opponents in three key battles of the era – the Granicus River, Issus and Gaugamela – at the dawn of a new way of waging war. Author Biography Murray Dahm is a freelance historian and the author of Breaking the Spartans: Epaminondas, Pelopidas, and the Brief Glory of Thebes. He has written more than 50 articles for magazines such as Ancient Warfare, Medieval Warfare, and Ancient History. Murray lives in New South Wales, Australia. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and model maker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK. Table of Contents Introduction / The opposing sides / Combat 1 / Combat 2 / Combat 3 / Analysis / Aftermath / Bibliography / Index Review An inspiring account, well-written, and with clear battlefield maps and descriptions. * Miniature Wargames * Promotional Alexanders phalangites clash with Persian foot-soldiers in three key battles of the Ancient World. Review Quote An inspiring account, well-written, and with clear battlefield maps and descriptions. Promotional "Headline" Alexanders phalangites clash with Persian foot-soldiers in three key battles of the Ancient World. Feature Covers three of the most iconic battles of the Ancient World. Details ISBN147283187X ISBN-10 147283187X ISBN-13 9781472831873 Format Paperback Pages 80 Series Combat Illustrator Peter Dennis Imprint Osprey Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom Position Illustrator DEWEY 935.05 Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-05-30 Author Peter Dennis Short Title Macedonian Phalangite vs Persian Warrior Language English Series Number 40 UK Release Date 2019-05-30 NZ Release Date 2019-05-30 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Subtitle Alexander confronts the Achaemenids, 334–331 BC Audience General AU Release Date 2019-06-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123730000;

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