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3 unusual facts about Ancient Greek warfare


Ancient Greek warfare

The first major challenge to the Spartan hegemony occurred in the Corinthian War (395-387 BC).

However, it was soon apparent that the hegemony was unstable, and the Persian Empire sponsored a rebellion by the combined powers of Athens, Thebes, Corinth and Argos, resulting in the Corinthian War (395-387 BC).

Makhaira

While Xenophon states that the xiphos was more conventional among Greek armies of his time, he recommended the makhaira for cavalry.



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