What were the War Chariots of Britannia like? Full video: When the Julius Caesar invaded Britannia, he was met by a relic of the homeric past, war chariots! These left quite the impression on the Romans who admired them as a unique unit which could combine the mobility of cavalry with the staying power of infantry. In our full episode we cover the origins, equipment, training, and service history of these fascinating units.
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THE AFRICANS
Nubian Archers :
The Sacred Band of Carthage :
Carthaginian War Elephants :
The Numidian Cavalry :
THE NEAR EAST
The 10,000 Immortals :
Sassanid Horse Archers:
THE BYZANTINES
Byzantine Flamethrowers and Grenadiers :
The Varangian Guard :
THE HELLENISTIC WORLD
Macedonian Silver Shields :
Macedonian Companion Cavalry :
The Spartan Skiritai :
The Spartan Royal Guard :
The Sacred Band of Thebes :
Mycenaean Chariots :
Balearic Slingers :
THE ROMANS
Roman Cataphracts :
Roman Army Spies :
Roman Army Scouts :
THE NORTHMEN
The Jomsvikings Mercenaries :
Viking Berserkers :
Early Germanic Warriors :
THE EASTERN EUROPEANS
The Druzhina :
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