Phalanx - Wikipedia
The phalanx (pl.: phalanxes or phalanges) [1] was a rectangular mass military formation, usually composed entirely of heavy infantry armed with spears, pikes, sarissas, or similar polearms …
PHALANX Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The word and its senses passed into Latin and then were adopted into English in the 16th century. These days, a phalanx can be any arranged mass, whether of persons, animals, or …
The Greek Phalanx - World History Encyclopedia
Jan 18, 2012 · The phalanx formation was a close-rank, dense grouping of warriors armed with long spears and interlocking shields. The Greek hoplite soldier provided his own weapon (a …
Phalanx | Ancient Greek Warfare Tactics & History | Britannica
The ancient Sumerian army fielded a standard six-man-deep phalanx; the first line went into battle carrying large, rectangular shields, and the troops bore heavy pikes and battle axes.
What was a Greek phalanx and how did it work? - History Skills
Each man gripped a spear in one hand and carried a round shield in the other, and he pressed forward in unison with the rest of his unit. This was the Greek phalanx, a coordinated block of …
Phalanx Fractures - Hand - Orthobullets
Sep 28, 2025 · Phalanx Fractures are common hand injuries that involve the proximal, middle or distal phalanx.
The Phalanx Formation: The Greek Advantage in Battle
Feb 16, 2025 · The phalanx formation was a revolutionary military tactic that defined Greek warfare from the Archaic period (c. 800–500 BCE) through the Hellenistic era (323–31 BCE).