Greek Military Influence

The ancient Greek military was affected by the Greek god Ares. Ares was the god of war. Ares affected the Greek military. The Greek military affects us today in materials, strategy, and advancements. The Greek military affects us today; we use materials like they did. “His full panoply was a long spear, short sword, and circular bronze shield and he was further protected, if he could afford it, by a bronze helmet (with inner padding for comfort), bronze breastplate, greaves for the legs and finally, ankle guards. Fighting was at close-quarters, bloody, and lethal” (Cartwright). This says that Ares wore armor. The Greeks wore armor when they fought too. We wear a different kind of armor, but we still wear it. “With their professional and well-trained full-time army dressed in red cloaks and carrying shields emblazoned with the letter lambda (for Lacedaemonians), the Spartans showed what professionalism in warfare could achieve” (Cartwright). This says that the Greeks had shields and weapons. The US army uses bullet proof vests and guns instead, but it is used

“Sparta is famous for its advances in military strategy and strong military might, closely matching its patron god” (Landrum). This says that the Greeks had military advancements. The US has military advancements too. “The trireme was a light wooden ship, highly manoeuvrable and fitted with a bronze battering ram at the bow which could disable enemy vessels. Thirty-five metres long and with a 5 metre beam, some 170 rowers (thetes - drawn from the poorer classes) sitting on three levels could propel the ship up to a speed of 9 knots” (Cartwright). This is an advancement that helped the Greeks a lot. They had some of the best ships. Their ships could go a lot faster than other ships. The US makes advancements on their ships too. This helps them win battles. this is not the only way the Greek military influences us