How Did The Ancient Greek Military Affect Us Today

Many years ago, the ancient Greek society believed in many Gods. The Gods would help or punish them. There was a God of the sea, God of love, God of farming, God of parties, and many others. The people of ancient Greece centered their lives around the Greek Gods. One God that affected the ancient Greek military was Ares. Ares was known as the God of war and bloodshed. Ares was a great warrior. He stood for strength and stamina. The Greeks wanted to be strong and successful like the Greek God. They patterned their military after the characteristics of the Greek God Ares. The ancient Greek military has affected the United States Military today. The United States has shaped their military to be like the ancient Greek military in materials,

Ares was known for wearing materials to protect his body. The Greek military followed Ares' example and wore armor too. A Greek soldier had “...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” (Cartwright). The Greeks also used materials to look intimidating and powerful. “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). The United States military is like the Greek military. They wear armor today. The U.S. military uses armor that looks different than the Greeks, but U.S. military uses it to protect the soldier's bodies. The U.S. military also looks intimidating. They have large tanks, airplanes, and artillery. The soldier's uniform looks professional with awards they earn in combat and with an American Flag on their shoulder. Like the Greeks, the U.S. military uses intimidation tactics

“Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle” (Ares). Battles fought in Ancient Greece in close quarters. War was very bloody and deadly. Many of the soldiers did not make it through battles without losing a limb or their own lives. The Greek military made advancements to help their soldiers to live through battles. The US military is like the Greek military. Years ago wars were fought in close quarters. Now the U. S. military is able to fight from a distance using their advancements. The Greek military helped save soldier's lives by including many more people to fight in the battles. “Armies became more cosmopolitan with the inclusion of resident foreigners, slaves, mercenaries, and neighboring allies” (Cartwright). Military advancements make the military more