Macedonian Military Innovations
Philip revolutionized the Macedonian army through a focus on morale and innovative training methods. He introduced the sarissa, a long spear that transformed infantry tactics by allowing soldiers to maintain distance from their opponents, creating a formidable barrier of spearheads. This shift not only changed the way battles were fought but also laid the groundwork for Alexander's future conquests.In this clip
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