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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 are rows of foot soldiers closely arrayed with shields forming a solid wall?

that's called a phalanx mainly the Spartans and Romans used it. they also had a lot of spears sticking out to


Who used the fighting tactic known as the phalanx?

Phillip II True, but Alexander and his father were not the first or the only people to use the phalanx. Most Hellenistic (Greek) civilizations employed the phalanx formation among their troops.


How did Philip the first improve the phalanx system?

The Romans eliminated the Greek phalanx and replaced it with the maniple, which was a looser, more mobile fighting unit.The Romans eliminated the Greek phalanx and replaced it with the maniple, which was a looser, more mobile fighting unit.The Romans eliminated the Greek phalanx and replaced it with the maniple, which was a looser, more mobile fighting unit.The Romans eliminated the Greek phalanx and replaced it with the maniple, which was a looser, more mobile fighting unit.The Romans eliminated the Greek phalanx and replaced it with the maniple, which was a looser, more mobile fighting unit.The Romans eliminated the Greek phalanx and replaced it with the maniple, which was a looser, more mobile fighting unit.The Romans eliminated the Greek phalanx and replaced it with the maniple, which was a looser, more mobile fighting unit.The Romans eliminated the Greek phalanx and replaced it with the maniple, which was a looser, more mobile fighting unit.The Romans eliminated the Greek phalanx and replaced it with the maniple, which was a looser, more mobile fighting unit.


What is the Battle formation used by ancient Spartans?

Phalanx Formation

Related Questions

What phalanx digit is the wedding band placed on?

proximal phalanx of the fourth digit


Is the phalanges referred as the fingers and toes?

Yes, the phalanges are the bones that make up the fingers and toes. Each finger and toe has three phalanges: the proximal phalanx closest to the hand or foot, the middle phalanx, and the distal phalanx at the tip of the digit.


What are the scientific names for the fourteen phlanges in the foot?

The scientific names for the fourteen phalanges in the foot are as follows: distal phalanx of the hallux, middle phalanx of the hallux, proximal phalanx of the hallux, distal phalanx of the second toe, middle phalanx of the second toe, proximal phalanx of the second toe, distal phalanx of the third toe, middle phalanx of the third toe, proximal phalanx of the third toe, distal phalanx of the fourth toe, middle phalanx of the fourth toe, proximal phalanx of the fourth toe, distal phalanx of the fifth toe, and middle phalanx of the fifth toe.


The wedding band is typically placed on what phalanx of what digit?

The wedding band is typically placed on the phalanx of the fourth proximal digit of the left hand. This digit is most commonly known as the ring finger.


How many bones are in the middle phalanx?

Phalanx is the singular term for the phalanges (bones of the fingers and toes) so there would only ever be one phalanx. The middle finger is made up of three phalanges as are all the other fingers and toes except for the thumbs and big toes which only have two.


What is a distal phalanx?

A distal phalanx is the finger bone or toe bone farthest toward the tip of the digit. They are numbered one to five and left to right to distinguish them.


What do you call the three section on your finger?

The three sections on your finger are called the fingertip, middle phalanx, and proximal phalanx.


What is examples of trivia about animals?

Horses' hooves are actually the third phalanx of the third digit - this is analogous to humans running on just the middle finger of each hand and the third toe of each foot.


A wedding band goes on what phalanx of what digit?

left ring finger, next to the pinkie finger.


What is the synonym for finger?

The synonym for finger is phalanx, digit, paw, touch, feel, handle, play with


What are the names of the parts of the index finger?

From the nail down the distal phalances, distal interphalangeal joint, the middle phalanges and then the proximal interphalangeal joints. The base of the finger is comprised of the proximal phalanges and the knuckles.


What are your finger bones called?

The finger bones are called phalanges. Each finger has three phalanges - a proximal, a middle, and a distal phalanx - except for the thumb, which only has two.