Byzantine Navy and Military

Byzantine Navy

Byzantine Ship Building Ships could be built in many shapes and sizes. Ships could be built in many shapes and sizes. The ships could be as long as 50 meters and 5 meters wide. The ships could be as long as 50 meters and 5 meters wide. The ships could carry up to 300 men (fighting marines and rowers). The ships could carry up to 300 men (fighting marines and rowers).

Byzantine Navy Strengths and Weaknesses The Byzantine navy created more maneuverable ships that were the same size as Roman Ships The Byzantine navy created more maneuverable ships that were the same size as Roman Ships The Byzantine empire improved the armor and weaponry of the ships The Byzantine empire improved the armor and weaponry of the ships The Byzantine ships were still very vulnerable from behind The Byzantine ships were still very vulnerable from behind

Byzantine Navy Tactics The Byzantine navy would trick the enemies ships into a tight pass which gave them an advantage The Byzantine navy would trick the enemies ships into a tight pass which gave them an advantage They would use their maneuverability to confuse the enemy They would use their maneuverability to confuse the enemy The navy used Greek fire traps to burn the enemy The navy used Greek fire traps to burn the enemy The navy came up with Greek fire which was an important weapon. The navy came up with Greek fire which was an important weapon.

Byzantine Army

Byzantine Army Weapons Composite bow Spathion Composite bow Spathion

Byzantine Army Strengths and weaknesses The Army had a strong cavalry The Army had a strong cavalry Byzantine infantry were trained to operate with cavalry and to exploit any gaps created by the cavalry. Byzantine infantry were trained to operate with cavalry and to exploit any gaps created by the cavalry. The Army was well trained to protect each other and work together The Army was well trained to protect each other and work together

Byzantine Army Tactics One tactic was to send a chiliarchia to seize and defend a high position, such as the top of a hill, as a diversion, the Cataphracts or Klibanophoroi, supported by the reserve infantry, enveloped the enemy's flank. One tactic was to send a chiliarchia to seize and defend a high position, such as the top of a hill, as a diversion, the Cataphracts or Klibanophoroi, supported by the reserve infantry, enveloped the enemy's flank. The infantry would often open a hole in their lines to let the cavalry through The infantry would often open a hole in their lines to let the cavalry through

Byzantine Army Formations Chiliarchiai Formation Chiliarchiai Formation

Byzantine Troops Cataphract Varganians Cataphract Varganians

Questions 1.) What were the two main weapons for the Byzantine army 1.) What were the two main weapons for the Byzantine army 2.) what was an important weapon the navy came up with 2.) what was an important weapon the navy came up with 3.) What was the most important part of the Byzantine army 3.) What was the most important part of the Byzantine army

Answers 1.) The Composite Bow and spathion or ax 1.) The Composite Bow and spathion or ax 2.) Greek Fire 2.) Greek Fire 3.) The Cavalry 3.) The Cavalry

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