MAC-05A - Three Phalangites with Colored Shields, Macedonian Phalanx D-Day Individual strength and timing rather

Individual strength and timing rather than rigid formation tactics

and the fascinating diversity of ancient warfare

The scutum was a large rectangular shield made from layered wood

The dynamic pose reflects the intensity of ancient combat and the offensive capabilities of Persia’s elite infantry

MAC-05A - Three Phalangites with Colored Shields, Macedonian Phalanx D-Day Individual strength and timing ratherThe Macedonian phalanx was an infantry formation developed by Philip II and used by his son Alexander the Great to conquer the Achaemenid Empire and defeat armies of other kingdoms. Phalanxes remained dominant on battlefields throughout the Hellenistic period, until they were ultimately displaced by the Roman Legions. In 359 BC the Macedonian army led by the king Perdiccas III, was decidedly defeated by the Illyrians. Perdiccas brother Philip II had