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What were the closely-packed spear men in Alexander the greats army called?
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∙ 14y ago
A phalanx
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What weapons did Alexander the great use in war?
Spear and sword.
What is a piece of asparagus called?
Spear
What was a Roman soldier's spear called?
a pilum
What was the ancient Macedonian spear called?
Sarissa.
When was the phalanx invented?
The phalanx was invented by the ancient Greeks, but is seen most when Alexander The Great was in power. Alexander improved the phalanx by adding the pike (an 18 foot spear) to it increasing its effectiveness in battle.
What was Alexander the greats greatest weapon of defense?
He mostly used a spear.
What weapons did Alexander the great use in war?
Spear and sword.
What is a two tipped spear called?
A two-tipped spear is called a double-headed spear or a double-bladed spear. It is designed with a blade at both ends for increased versatility and effectiveness in combat.
What is the top of the guidon called?
It is called the Spear
What is an Aztec spear thrower called?
An Aztec spear thrower is called an atlatl. It is a tool used to increase the velocity and distance of a thrown spear by providing leverage for the thrower.
What was King Arthur's spear called?
King Arthur's spear was called "Rhongomyniad." It was a powerful and legendary weapon that he used in battle.
What is a fishing spear called?
a harpoon
What is a piece of asparagus called?
Spear
What is a devils spear called?
tail
What is a long ancient roman spear called?
In the ancient Roman legions, one of the main weapons of their soldiers was the javelin. This we could call a spear as per the question. There were several innovations made to the javelin that made it a very effective weapon. One example of this was a javelin that after it struck a target, the head of the javelin would bend making it impossible for the enemy to throw the javelin back to the Roman soldiers.
What is an African spear called?
if you mean the zulu spear; an 'Asagi', though I'm not 100% on the spelling
What is a horseman's spear called?
Lance
