An introduction to the Macedonian phalanx

The Sumerians may have invented the phalanx formation and siege warfare.

nice video!

These are the silver shield pilemen from Rome Total War

This is my favorite history channel. Wish he posted more.

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Sorry if I'm wrong, but each Taxies would have a Lochagos? if so, I am curious where they would stand. I have read that they would be in the front row but not 100% certain. Would be amazing if someone would know, or able to tell me! :D

Something about that rigidness seems wrong like is it possible were missing something. Like if i was a dude in the back and we were getting flanked i would totally try to fill the gap with a few of my line bros. Or do something you know, i feel like it would and wouldnt be this rigid depending on the battle

Fascinating

Does anyone know who the soldiers with the two feathers on their helmets were? I've heard that they were file leaders but in the video they seem somewhat randomly placed?

Phalanx is very vulnerable to horse archer. Alexander was lucky enough not encountering large horse archer during his journeys to the east.

why did you stop

Put up a neww video please

Great content, more macedon please 👍

As much as video is true to historical sources the sources themselves describe something utterly impossible. First the extremely long pikes with heavy tips are unwieldy. Secondly in the silly “choo choo” formation soldiers from the ranks 2 to 6 get punched in the nuts by balance weights of soldiers in front of them. Third: they see shit. Four: they fan out spears to avoid standing in uncomfortable position. The reality is that a phalanx marched in files then created staggered lines. It is not practical from empirical point of view to engage more than 3 lines of men as the spaces between soldiers in the first rank grow to big.

What happened to this channel :(

What game did they use for this footage?

Make a new video already! It's been over a year! That's unacceptable!

Macedonians are Greeks

Thanks for sharing , good work. 👍

It's false to say that the Macedonian phalanx dominated the battlefield for 200 years. Evolution in warfare from limited combined arms, that is missile units (archers) being the main weapon combined with some heavy infantry there to defend against and deter any attacks on the missile units (archers) and articulated heavy infantry (phalanx) in the Greek world to truly combined arms in Alexander's time and after in the form of the Macedonian phalanx supported by archers and cavalry. It wasn't just the phalanx that allowed for this period of Macedonian dominance.

Excellent quality.

Top quality history channel. They dont even show this stuff on cable TV anymore

The gladius has its origin in the Iberian falcata, not the kopis.

So much potential... And u guys are just screwing it up... Produce more vedios.. ... U guys could still reach the top of the game

A tutorial video on pronouncing ancient greek and Latin names would be an absolute gem!

I love this channel so much. Now I can look at a helmet and be lkke" yo that's not a Corinthian that's a Thracian!"

I am reading herodotus the histories and am almost done with book 1. One of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

About helmets. He forgot the Boeotian helmet, which was commonly worn by the companion cavalry. It was used much more after Alexander's army left Thrace. It offered better protection and could be made from a single piece of metal hammered to shape. A phyrigian helmet sometimes was multiple pieces. The bill of the Boeotian helmet also had the benefit of shading the eyes from the sun. Valuable in warfare. Especially ancient.

Marvelous exposition of the men their arms and their formations and how it all worked

I'm assuming the next video is taking a lot of time to be made?

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evidently the length of the sarissa kept extending in the wars of the diadochi to outreach their opponents

Amazing stuff 👍
It’s great to see someone create content of such high quality for free.
Kudos to you sir

Superb! Seems you guys haven’t produced a video in a long time. What a pity. You should collaborate with Tim Duncan and his award winning “The History of Rome” podcast , and create the visual The History of Rome. It was a great listen but would be so much better with your animations.

Loved this video. I'm actually studying greek history and since I love military history i wanted to know more about macedonian phalanx. Very good explanation and analysis, i hope you'll consider also che cavalry in a next video

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Ugh, you make just the best videos. Again, great work

This video was so good that it eager me to learn history

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Shoutout to Philip II for making this happen.

By far, the best explanation of the Macedonian phalanx I have ever come across. The video is worthy of scholarly publication. Phillip and Alexander would be proud!

Absolutely outstanding presentation and animations that perfectly and accurately showcase the subject matter. You're one of the best channels out there. I know the animations take a long time but they allow a level of immersion most other channels fail to achieve, especially when going over battles and formations like these.

Amazing video, congratulations!

You and historia civilis need to do a Collab but what every you do keep up the amazing content