An introduction to the Macedonian phalanx

This video tries to illustrate the different versions of equipment, structure and combat spacing used by the macedonian phalanx based armies, following the descriptions of various ancient sources, including the tactic manuals written by Asclepiodotus and Polybius.

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[edoardogervasoni]

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[JawsOfHistory]

You do a really good job of illustrating just how large the sarissa spears were. A weapon of that size took a lot of practice to use. But perhaps more interestingly the more experienced and elite soldiers used shorter spears. And many have argued that the ability of being able to be in the 5th row back - and still inflict casualties on an enemy you never have to look in the eye - was a big and important factor in the success of the phalanx.

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[JawsOfHistory]

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[webcelt]

Amazing how little difference there is between phalanxes and pike blocks of the late medieval/early modern era, despite the time that passed. Soldiers of each era would have found the other's drill manual very familiar.

[sunsettersix]

Easily the best and most interesting in depth look at the Macedonian phalanx I've seen yet. Excellent work! Thank you for sharing!

[johnnyshock]

Currently taking a upper division course on Alexander and the Hellenistic Kingdoms and I'm constantly watching videos on youtube to give visuals to the texts I'm reading. Of everything I've watched in the last 4 months this is without a doubt the highest quality and most accurate video out there. Absolutely adore the city going on in the background and the attention to detail.

[oskifan]

I was very happy this came up in my feed. Welcome back. I'm fascinated by the phalanx formation and am glad there's another analysis of their use and tactics.

[giacomofratini]

Loved this video. I'm actually studying greek history and since I love military history i wanted to know more about macedonian phalanx. Very good explanation and analysis, i hope you'll consider also che cavalry in a next video

[noahmcdarby]

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[stormtrooperdavis]

Being a historian myself and loving Macedon, I think this video was 1. Very well done and two. I ended up learning a thing or two from this and I will never look at a Macedonian phalanx the same way

[TheGeehanlolShow]

Absolutely outstanding presentation and animations that perfectly and accurately showcase the subject matter. You're one of the best channels out there. I know the animations take a long time but they allow a level of immersion most other channels fail to achieve, especially when going over battles and formations like these.

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[speggeri]

Great to see you back Syntagma! An excellent video as per usual.
Something like a video on the naval battle at Salamis in real scale I think would make an amazing video. Meaning to see all the, close to a thousand, ships from the advantage point of the Persian king.