What was Athens war tactic?

Answer 1

The 5th century Athenian hoplite fought in a battle formation known as a phalanx. Below is a basic description of that system.

PHALANX

Ancient Greek formation of infantry. The soldiers were arrayed in rows (8 or 16), with arms at the ready, making a solid block that could sweep bristling through the more dispersed ranks of the enemy. Originally employed by the Spartans, it was developed by Epaminondas of Thebes (d. 362 BC). Use of the phalanx reached its apex when Philip II and Alexander the great used the great Macedonian phalanx (16 deep and armed with the sarissa, a spear c.13 ft/4 m long) to conquer all Greece and the Middle East. Later, the Macedonian phalanx deteriorated and had few Macedonians in it; it was defeated in several battles with the Romans who conquered (168 BC) the Macedonians at Pydna. Thereafter the phalanx was obsolete. Because it lacked tactical flexibility, the phalanx was a better defensive than offensive formation.

Answer 2

Unlike some of the other Greek city-states, Athens focused more on producing thinkers rather than fighters. However, at the age of 18 all Athenian men were required to attend military school. Athens had a strong army but their true strength was their navy. They had a large fleet of ships and well trained naval officers.

Answer 3

The citizens who had a panoply of arms (shield, armour, helmet, spear and sword) made up the core of the army - they were called hoplites from hoopla = panoply of arms. A few rich enough to afford the upkeep of a horse were the cavalry. Those males who didn't were drafted as light infantry and archers. o the army was made up of male citizens who trained regularly and were called out when required.

Then the archers were provided by Scythian slaves who also doubled as police. And the cavalry was augmented by hiring in Thracians.

The navy was manned by rowers from the un-propertied class augmented by those hired from other cities. The sailors and marines came from the un-propertied class.

Resident aliens were also required to turn out in direct defence of the city, formed their own regiment and were expected to fight well as payment for their residential privilege.

Answer 4

At its peak, calling on all its citizens it had a force scattered around its empire of about 35,000. Sparta had about 5,000 armoured infantry. It also had a navy of a couple of hundred ships when mobilised, It was of course faced by combined forces which matched it. During the Peloponnesian War, its effective strength reduced to about 5,000 and it never recovered to its previous strength.

Answer 5

no Athens was a very weak city-state and had no chance against Sparta's military.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Citizens were required to own a panopoly of arms, undergo monthly training exercises, and turn out with tree days rations when called.

Answer 8

In its navy, and it defensive walls.