Armies and Tactics: Greek Armies during the Persian Invasions

Our secondary series called the Armies and Tactics finally makes its debut. This series will cover the armies, their tactics, formations, weaponry and other matters pertaining to the warfare. In this video, we talk about the way the armies of the ancient Greeks changed during the Persian invasions.
Previously we released this video on the warfare of the ancient Greeks between XVI and VI centuries BC: • Video

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Peter Green, The Greco-Persian Wars, (University of California)
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Thucidides, History of the Peloponnesian War, (Penguin, 1954)

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Inspired by: Invicta (THFE)

Machinimas made on the Total War: Attila engine using the great Medieval Kingdoms mod.

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Kings and Generals explores how Greek city-states adapted their armor, weapons, and tactics to counter Persian infantry and cavalry. Following the Ionian Revolt, hoplites improved mobility and equipment, culminating in crucial battles at Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea.