Ancient Greece
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/sarissophoroiA Component of The Ancient Greek (Macedonian) Army, The Sarissophoroi were a Formation of Light Cavalry. While they were not used in the traditional function of Cavalry ( …
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/the-10000The ''10,000'' is a numerical designator given to an Ancient Greek Mercenary Force – used in the attempted usurping of Persian King Artaxerxes II by His Brother &nd …
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/sileraioiFrom The Sila Mountains of Calabria (Italy), The Sileraioi were Mercenaries often employed by The King of Syracuse, around the 3rd BC. In addition to being used as ''Ligh …
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/thorakitaiThe ''Thorakitai'' were an Ancient Greek Military Formation seen starting in the 2nd Century BC. They would be comparable to 18th Century Cuirassiers. These Soldiers were …
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/thyreophoroiThe Thyreophoroi were a 1st thru 3rd Centuries BC Greek Military Formation. They would be comparable to Skirmishers and ''Melee'' Forces. Moderately well trained, their p …
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/exomisThe replacement garment of The Greek Chiton, The Exomis was a short Tunic adopted in the 5th Century BC. They were made of two simple pieces of linen (patterned, cut and …
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/gymnitaeMeaning ''bare or naked'', The Gymnitae were originally Soldiers in Ancient Greece who fought just that way – nude or almost such. They were used as skirmishers and …
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/cretan-archersMasters of the Ranged Weapon (Bow), Cretan Archers (Isle of Crete), were sought after Mercenary Soldier in Ancient Greece of the 5th Century AD. Their skill with Bow and …
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/spartiateThe Ancient Spartans were famed Warriors of The Ancient World. As we have seen, they were divided into various Castes, even among their Military. As with The Perioeci (ne …
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/ancient-greece/polemarchA ''Polemarch'' was a Military Title used in Ancient Greece (roughly 4th Century BC). It's translation is equal to that of ''Warlord''. Many Historians cite that the Titl …