The first known Mercenary Army - The Ten Thousand

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In a time of shifting empires and treacherous politics, a group of warriors emerged, forever etching their name in history.
Meet Xenophon, a fearless leader, who defied the odds and forged the path of the first military mercenary group in history.
In 401 BCE, Xenophon and his band of warriors, known as the Ten Thousand, were hired by Cyrus the Younger, a Persian prince seeking to claim the throne.
Their mission was daring, their loyalty unwavering. But little did they know, their journey would lead them to the heart of enemy territory.
Betrayed and abandoned, the Ten Thousand found themselves stranded, facing insurmountable odds.
But they refused to surrender. With Xenophon's leadership, they fought back, navigating treacherous terrains, and overcoming fierce adversaries.
Their epic journey, chronicled in Xenophon's "Anabasis," became a testament to the indomitable spirit of mercenary warriors.
The Ten Thousand—pioneers of mercenary warfare, forever remembered as the first to take up arms for hire.
Their legacy is an inspiration to mercenaries throughout history.