
Show 71 - Mania for Subjugation
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Innovation Inspired by Literature
In ancient warfare, the innovation of the Macedonian Pike Phalanx by Philip was influenced by the epic poem The Iliad. The idea came from the descriptions in The Iliad, a significant book in Macedonian society, where Philip and Alexander were deeply familiar with the heroic tales. This connection between literature and military strategy highlights the impact of cultural influences on innovation and strategic thinking.
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