🔍Modern movies often misconstrue ancient warfare tactics and present inaccurate representations.
🛡️The concept of 'othismos' as mass shoving in Greek warfare is controversial and lacks evidence.
👣Chasing fleeing enemies was not a Spartan practice until later periods of history.
🏰Siege scenes in movies oversimplify the tactics and defenses used in ancient fortifications.
🐎Cavalry charges in ancient battles were rare and horses were valuable assets.
Are the battle speeches depicted in movies historically accurate?
—The existence of large-scale battle speeches in ancient warfare is debated, but they hold great importance in descriptions of battles.
Did ancient armies use shield formations like the 'turtle'?
—The 'turtle' formation depicted in movies is not historically accurate and lacks evidence in Greek history.
Did cavalry charges happen frequently in ancient battles?
—Cavalry charges were uncommon in ancient battles due to the difficulty of using cavalry tactically and the high cost of maintaining horses.
Why are siege scenes in movies oversimplified?
—Siege scenes in movies often simplify the tactics and defenses used in ancient fortifications to create a more engaging and cinematic experience.
Did ancient armies charge into battle together as depicted in movies?
—Running into battle altogether without any sense of order was not a common practice in ancient warfare, as it led to chaos and loss of control.
00:00Premodern warfare in movies often presents inaccurate representations and misconstrues ancient warfare tactics.
00:26The concept of 'othismos' as mass shoving in Greek warfare is controversial and lacks evidence.
01:23The Spartans had no rules against chasing fleeing enemies during the time of the Persian War.
03:33Siege scenes in movies oversimplify the tactics and defenses used in ancient fortifications.
06:23Cavalry charges were rare in ancient battles due to the difficulty of using cavalry tactically and the high cost of maintaining horses.
