The Spartan Army

Lazenby, J. F. The Spartan Army. (Stackpole Military History Series.) Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole, 2012.

Call no.: 355.009389 L458s

Publisher's Description: 

Reprint of a classic work of ancient military history

Traces the origins of Sparta's unique training, tactics, and organization that made it the master of Greek battlefields

Clear analysis of battles such as Thermopylae, Plataea, Mantinea, and Leuktra

Spartan warriors continue to influence modern militaries, including the U.S. Marine Corps

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