Greek Hoplite vs Persian Warrior: 499-479 BC

The Greco-Persian Wars (499–449 BCE) were a half-century of bloody invasions and pitched battles between the Persian Empire and the Greeks, with two different styles of warfare. This study explores the experience of front-line combat during the first two decades of the wars, using modern photographs and archival images and drawing on primary sources and recent research.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 80 pages
\n Publication date: 09 March 2018
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The Greco-Persian Wars, spanning from 499 to 449 BCE, shook Greece, Asia Minor, and the Near East for a half-century. The mighty Persian Empire, armed with a formidable army, engaged in a series of bloody invasions and intense battles against the smaller Greek armies, bolstered by strategic alliances. This epic conflict showcased two distinct military styles: the Greek hoplite phalanx, characterized by tightly-knit infantry formations, and the Persian infantry, equipped with a combination of spears and projectiles. By examining the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Plataea through the lens of a soldier, this study delves into the firsthand experiences of front-line combat during the initial two decades of the Greco-Persian Wars. Packed with modern photographs, archival images, and a reliance on primary sources and the most recent research, this captivating narrative unveils the bravery and tactics of the fighting men of Greece and Persia, as well as the advanced technologies they employed.

\n Weight: 264g\n
Dimension: 248 x 180 x 7 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472825742\n \n