Why was the Macedonian army so successful?

Why was the Macedonian army so successful?

The phalanx, the sarissa along with the tactics used all undoubtedly contributed to the success of Alexander’s army. Perhaps more importantly were the leadership skills of Alexander and the motivation of the Macedonians.

What was the main military goal of Philip II?

Philip had ambitious goals to conquer and unify all of Greece under Macedonian rule and then to use the might of a unified Greece to invade Persia. The groundwork he would lay would later greatly benefit his son Alexander. Philip knew that military power alone though was not enough to achieve his goals.

What was Alexander the Great’s army called?

Ancient Macedonian army

What did Demosthenes want the Greek city states to do about the Macedonians did they follow his advice?

What did Demosthenes want the Greek city-states to do about the Macedonians? Demosthenes wanted the Greek city-states to join forces (urge together) and fight with the Macedonians. They did not follow his advice because it was to late for them to urge together. You just studied 8 terms!

What made Alexander so successful?

His ability to dream, plan and strategize on a large scale allowed him to win many battles, even when he was outnumbered. It also helped motivate his men, who knew they were part of one of the greatest conquests in history. Alexander could be inspiring and courageous, continued Abernethy.

Which nation defeated Persia?

The Persian Empire began to decline under the reign of Darius’s son, Xerxes. Xerxes depleted the royal treasury with an unsuccessful campaign to invade Greece and continued with irresponsible spending upon returning home. Persia was eventually conquered by Alexander the Great in 334 B.C.E.

What made Alexander the Great’s army so good?

Professionalism. Ultimately, Alexander’s army represented a truly professional force, with an organised logistical corps, uniform equipment and frequent drill. Alexander’s men could form many different formations very quickly and were well trained.

What was studied during the Hellenistic period?

The Hellenistic period saw the rise of New Comedy, Alexandrian poetry, the Septuagint, and the philosophies of Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Pyrrhonism. Greek science was advanced by the works of the mathematician Euclid and the polymath Archimedes.

What did Demosthenes do?

Demosthenes, (born 384 bce, Athens [Greece]—died Oct. 12, 322, Calauria, Argolis), Athenian statesman, recognized as the greatest of ancient Greek orators, who roused Athens to oppose Philip of Macedon and, later, his son Alexander the Great.