Ancient Greece

Here I will post information and pictures related to the Ancient Greece. Grepolis is only a game based on some script that doesn't exactly represent the reality of that times. It is more focused on entertainment and must be playable. However some of you might wonder how actually the ancient Greek army looked like or functioned. Were slingers really the most effective units at that time, even more than famous spartan hoplites who were the inspiration for movies like 300?

I will post on this page any history related materials, that I found interesting, hope you like it.

Ancient Greek warfare - short history about how the ancient Greek army developed

The Sacred Band of Theban - an inspiring "alternative" to 300 Spartan cliche

Colorful history of 300 elite soldiers who defeated Spartans on many occasions, were invincible for over 40 years and in the final battle against overwhelming forces didn't surrender and died with honor

Greek army

The Greek army mostly depended on their phalanx. They were the inventors of it, and it had never failed during the Persian wars. The phalanx had proved itself to be a superior tactic in their eyes, and for long they did not see the need to expand the army with lighter troops, archers, or cavalry. The trireme had also proved itself to be a superior weapon, and the Greek navy practically only consisted of these fast vessels. The Greek armies were not so versatile as those of Macedon and Persia, but their training and equipment was more than excellent.

Hoplites