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St Maurice of the Theban Legion
Saint Maurice, commander of the all-christian Theban Legion is remembered as the patron saint of the infantry. more...
St. Barbara Patron Saint of Arty
St Barbara is one of the most well known of the class of military saints of the Early Christian Church. She is venerated by artillerymen all over the world. more...
Agoge - Spartan Military Training
The city state of ancient Sparta was a martial culture the likes the world has rarely seen. more...
One of the most well known of the class of military martyrs and soldier saints of the Early Christian Church. He is depicted in art tied to a post and pierced with arrows more...
The Gladius Sword of the Romans
Evolving from the ancient bronze and iron edged weapons of the Hitties and Celts the Gladius became the blade that won the lands of the Roman Empire more...
Starting around 2000 BC Swords evolved from primative basic edged weapons into a carbon steel instruments of death over the span of two thousand years more...
The Last Stand of the Spartans
The most famous of all holding actions in military history where 300 Spartans made an Alamo of a mountain pass in Greece. more...
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By: Daniel Easington
The Battle of Thermopylae sketches the celebrated stand of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors against the overwhelming might of King Xerxes I's Perisa Army. more...
By: Daniel Easington
This article discusses the strategy, tactics, and operations in Battle of Actium. This articles offers readers an assessment of the actions of the players involved. more...
By: Daniel Easington
This article discusses the Battle of Kadesh and the tactics, strategy, doctrines, and weapons employed in the campaign. more...
Elephant Warriors in the Ancient World
By: Diane Evans
Elephants have served in human armies from 1100 B.C.E. to the 17th century. more...
The Classical Citizen Army and the State Army
The Classical Civilizations' social structure is reflected in the structure of their armies. more...
The Iberians were in great demand as mercenaries throughout the western mediterranean. They were a tribal people, and Iberian men valued martial prowess above all. more...
The Mutiny of Alexander's Army in India
In 326 BC, on the banks of the Hyphasis River in India, Alexander the Great's quest for Empire ground to a halt. more...
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