An icon of warfare during the time of Ancient Greece, the Phalanx formation is another that’s been used, tweaked and perfected over time. In many ways it’s similar to the Roman Testudo ...

This formation was known as a ‘phalanx’. A hoplite had to pay for his armour himself, unless his father was killed in battle. Then he was given his father's equipment. Enemy soldiers saw only ...

This formation was known as a phalanx. Spartan soldiers wore red cloaks, so bloodstains wouldn't show up. They also grew their hair long and would comb it before going into battle. The Spartans ...