Examples of phalanx in the following topics:
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Alexander the Great
- His impressive record was largely due to his smart use of terrain, phalanx and cavalry tactics, bold strategy, and the fierce loyalty of his troops.
- The Macedonian phalanx, armed with the sarissa, a spear up to 20 feet long, had been developed and perfected by Alexander's father, Philip II.
- Alexander placed the phalanx at the center, and cavalry and archers on the wings, so that his line matched the length of the Persian cavalry line.
- At Issus in 333 BCE, his first confrontation with Darius, he used the same deployment, and again the central phalanx pushed through.
- Alexander in turn arranged a double phalanx, with the center advancing at an angle, which parted when the chariots bore down and reformed once they had passed.
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Muscles that Cause Movement at the Foot
- The first muscle attaches to the medial side of the phalanx of the second toe.
- The second to fourth interossei attach to the lateral sides of the phalanxes of toes two to four.
- Attachments - Originates from the base of the fifth metatarsal and attaches to the base of phalanx of the little toe
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The Rise of the Macedon
- In the interim between conflicts, Philip focused on strengthening his army and his overall position domestically, introducing the phalanx infantry corps and arming them with long spears, called sarissas.