Chapter
Xenophon and Ghost Cities
3:22:15 - 3:33:44 (11:29)
Xenophon and his troops camp near giant ghost cities which are bigger than anything Greece would have had at the time, but no one knows who built them. The Thebans military leaders are interested in maximizing the depth of their troops while city-states have professional units but their army still comprises of farmers and artisans.
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Xenophon and his troops camped out near giant ghost cities, bigger than anything Greece would have had at the time.
3:22:15 - 3:27:34 (05:19)
Summary
Xenophon and his troops camped out near giant ghost cities, bigger than anything Greece would have had at the time. Xenophon couldn't figure out who built them and asked the locals, but they didn't know either, highlighting the weird feeling of looking back at something bigger or better from a long time ago.
ChapterXenophon and Ghost Cities
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Thebans and other Greek city-states showcased several innovative tactics in battles, signifying a higher level of military sophistication and prolonged contact with sophisticated militaries like the Persians.
3:27:35 - 3:30:11 (02:36)
Summary
The Thebans and other Greek city-states showcased several innovative tactics in battles, signifying a higher level of military sophistication and prolonged contact with sophisticated militaries like the Persians.
ChapterXenophon and Ghost Cities
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Theban general Epemonondes leads a force backed by a phalanx that instead of attacking the weak Spartan line went after the best Spartan troops and crushed them, which set the standard for professional military units for the rest of their army.
3:30:11 - 3:33:44 (03:33)
Summary
The Theban general Epemonondes leads a force backed by a phalanx that instead of attacking the weak Spartan line went after the best Spartan troops and crushed them, which set the standard for professional military units for the rest of their army. Philip learns from these military innovations, builds the most formidable military in the ancient world, and creates soldiers who stood shoulder to shoulder carrying long spears.