9. Here are a few illustrations of Greek warfare from Greek vases.
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11. Battles were typically short, bloody, and decisive. Remember that these were citizen-soldiers who had jobs back at the city-state. As such, they couldn’t be spared for long, drawn-out campaigns.
12. Phalanx and hoplite pros and cons Pros Phalanx was extremely effective due to its cohesion and wall of shields. Hoplites were well-armored. Cons The phalanx was not maneuverable. It had to go straight ahead. If it tried to turn, then it would break the front line with the shield wall and expose gaps that could be exposed. The hoplite armor was heavy and hot. The helmet, while effective, also limited sight and hearing. This made keeping formation all the more important since you couldn’t hear orders or see things to your side.
13. The Greek phalanx and hoplites were so effective, they were often employed as mercenaries by foreign powers.
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