Full Description
With its mixture of famous battles and storied commanders, warfare in 4th century B.C. Greece has long held a fascination for military enthusiasts and the general public alike. Histories, biographies, and popular culture have turned the exploits of noted generals like Xenophon and Iphicrates of Athens, Epaminondas of Thebes, and the father-son team of Philip II and Alexander the Great of Macedonia into the stuff of legend. Drawing from ancient accounts along with suitable analogs, this detailed work offers meticulous reconstructions of 187 of the 4th century's most significant land engagements, considering tactical patterns, evolving trends, and the lasting impact of the era's most influential military minds. By separating myth from reality, these recreations provide incredible insight into past ways of war that continue to influence the course of combat today.
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface delete
Introduction delete
I. Sparta Ascendant
Overseas Battles and the Corinthian War (400-387 b.c.) delete
II. Trained in War
Battles Around the Mediterranean;
Chalcidian, Boeotian and Spartan Wars (386-360 b.c.) delete
III. Finding a Master
Rise of Macedonia; Sacred, Persian and Sicilian Wars;
Conquest of Greece (359-336 b.c.) delete
IV. Action and Glory
Battles in the Era of Alexander the Great (335-324 b.c.) delete
V. Many Great Combats
Battles of the Successors (323-301 b.c.) delete
Conclusions delete
Appendices: Pitched Battles 400-301 b.c.
1: Combat Factors delete
2: Decisive Factors delete
3: Heavy Infantry Losses and Point/Cause of Formation Failure 221
Bibliography delete
Index delete
