Greek and Macedonian Land Battles of the 4th Century B.C.: A History and Analysis of 187 Engagements ebook

by Fred Eugene Ray Jr.

Fred Eugene Ray Jr. History and Criticism English

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Fred Ray follows his successful formula of battle analysis first developed in his book 'Greek Land Battles of the 5th Century' with another book now on the 4th Century covering in detail 187 engagements

Fred Eugene Ray Jr. With its mixture of famous battles and storied commanders, warfare in 4th century . Greece has long held a fascination for military enthusiasts and the general public alike.

In his Land Battles in 5th Century . Greece: A History and Analysis of 173 Engagements (2008), Ray covered the century preceding the current volume’s subject.

This book covers one of the most dramatic centuries in ancient Greek .

Closing on signal, the armies entered into a combat that Diodorus described as "severe" (1. 5.

Fred Eugene Ray, J. is the author of numerous books and articles on the subject of ancient Greek warfare. A retired geologist and oil industry executive, he lives in Bakersfield, California.

Greek and Macedonian Land Battles of the 4th Century . A History and Analysis of 187 Engagements.

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With its mixture of famous battles and storied commanders, warfare in 4th century B.C. Greece has long held a fascination for military enthusiasts and the general public alike. Histories, biographies, and popular culture have turned the exploits of noted generals like Xenophon and Iphicrates of Athens, Epaminondas of Thebes, and the father-son team of Philip II and Alexander the Great of Macedonia into the stuff of legend. Drawing from ancient accounts along with suitable analogs, this detailed work offers meticulous reconstructions of 187 of the 4th century's most significant land engagements, considering tactical patterns, evolving trends, and the lasting impact of the era's most influential military minds. By separating myth from reality, these recreations provide incredible insight into past ways of war that continue to influence the course of combat today.

Otrytrerl

Fred Ray has done it again - a second book on ancient historical warfare, analysis and troop details you could only dream to acquire. For a model wargamer / PC wargamer of ancients this is a must-have book. Spanning the famous battles of Macedon's rise through Philip II and then its expansion through his son Alexander the Great, the book also covers the Succssor Wars up to 300 BC and many minor engagements just right for gaming / re-enactment. Fred Ray follows his successful formula of battle analysis first developed in his book 'Greek Land Battles of the 5th Century' with another book now on the 4th Century covering in detail 187 engagements. For a wargamer this is a dream book with all your troop details for both sides neatly summarised plus an historical perspective and insights in to the role of much heard of troops like the Hypaspists.

Minnai

Mr. Ray's sedcond book. Great detail and analysis. Readers should acqure his first book on the 5th Century. I hope he does a 3rd Century covering Italy.

Jonariara

This book "cuts to the chase" with well-reasoned estimates as to the nature and deployment of armies throughout this critical historical period. This allows for the comparison and study of these battles in a manner I have never seen elsewhere. I recommend this book to any student of military history.