Alexander’s Army. (Copy this into your book!) Thessalian Cavalry Led by Parmenio (2iC) Left-Wing Largely defensive Phalanx 12000 men, led by Craterus.

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Alexander’s Army

(Copy this into your book!) Thessalian Cavalry Led by Parmenio (2iC) Left-Wing Largely defensive Phalanx men, led by Craterus and Coenus Centre of Army Fought close together with sarissae and locked shields Hypaspists (Royal Guards) 3000 men Protected RHS of phalanx Provided link between Phalanx and Companion Cavalry Companion Cavalry Led by Alexander / Philotas Right-Wing Main attacking force

Companion Cavalry The elite troops of the Macedonian army. Consist of eight squadrons. Made up of Macedonian nobles. Alexander himself led the first squadron (known as the Royal Squadron). Charged in a wedge shaped formation. Commander in front. Aimed to drive home a concentrated punch. Fairly heavily armoured (metal helmet, bronze body armour and bronze shin armour). Carried a 12 foot sarissa.

The Phalanx The bulk of the Macedonian troops. Carry a 15ft (4.5m) Sarissa. Each wore a helmet and Cuirass (breastplate). Shield held by a neck strap to allow both hands to hold the sarissa. Fought in a Phalanx formation. Each man rested his shield on the man in front. Well disciplined. Highly trained. Able to form a square, line or wedge.

The Phalanx

Hypaspits An elite infantry unit as distinct to the Phalanx. More mobile than the Phalanx. and more highly trained. Able to keep in contact between the Phalanx and Companions. Likewise over their weapons,may have had exactly the same sarrisa, or a slightly shorter 12 foot spear

Thracian Peltasts Lightly armed missile troops. Archers, slingers and javelin. The Peltast was so named because of their distinctive shield. With little armour, they were able to evade the charge of heavily armoured troops.

Light Troops The Scythian archers wear baggy trousers which are a distinctive barbarian clothing. They fought for Alexander later in his conquests. There were light armed troops, including javelin throwers and infantry equipped with slings. As more places were conquered, more soldiers were added to the army, often from foreign places. Sometimes these new troops were loyal to Alexander, sometimes they were mercenaries (paid soldiers)

Greek Hoplite

Weapons Sarissa