What was the advantage of the mighty phalanx strategy that both Greek and Macedonian armies used?

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Olivia Walter

26 June, 18:27

What was the advantage of the mighty phalanx strategy that both Greek and Macedonian armies used?

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Donovan Lyons · Answer 1

The main advantage of the mighty phalanx was the fact that it presented an impenetrable shield wall of spears that a single soldier couldn't break. When a phalanx was present, soldiers would be stung by the spears from these spears.