It was introduced by Philip II of Macedon and was used in his Macedonian phalanxes as a replacement for the earlier dory, which was considerably shorter. These longer spears improved the strength of the phalanx by extending the rows of …

2013年2月28日 · The most distinctive weapon in the Macedonian army, the sarissa likely evolved from earlier hunting spears used to subdue wild boar. Macedonian infantryman used it to hold off more dangerous game, namely the Spartan phalanx.

From the hardened Illyrians in the west, to the Greek city states to the south, none could match Philip’s disciplined sarissa-wielding infantry. So long as its flanks and rear were protected, the Macedonian phalanx proved unstoppable.

2022年4月27日 · The operation and engineering of the famous Macedonian Sarissa, an ancient Greek long spear, was researched for the first time in the context of an international academic experiment that took place recently in Leptokarya, Florina.

IN MACEDONIAN WARFARE Abstract : When was the sarisa introduced in Macedonia? Our ancient sources would seem to answer this question rather readily. Polyaenus (IV 2.10) relates that «Philip [II] ... made them take up their arms, ... carrying helmets, shields, greaves, sarisai , ...» Diodorus (XVI 3.1-2)

…II of Macedon introduced the sarissa, a pike 13 to 21 feet (4 to 6.5 m) long that gave the Macedonian infantry an extra reach before the pike blades of the opposing Greeks could reach them. These close formations of men marched or ran …

2016年7月26日 · The sarissa was a long pike used by the infantry of Phillip II (King of Macedonia 359 - 336BC). The infantry, known as the Macedonian phalanx, was ingeniously armed with a 4.5 to 6.5 metre pike (greek: sarissa) which was held in their right hand, and a …

2024年9月26日 · Sarissa: The Macedonian phalanx spear was pivotal in Alexander’s victories. Evolution: Its length increased as it adapted to changing combat strategies. Decline: The Romans’ adaptability in warfare brought the sarissa’s eventual end.