Greek Wars

Greek Wars — Everything in One Place This page is your complete hub for the epic wars of Ancient Greece—the conflicts that shaped Western civilization and laid the foundation for philosophy, democracy, and military strategy. From the Persian invasions to the Peloponnesian War and the conquests of Alexander the Great, explore every campaign, battle, and leader that defined the Greek world. Perfect for students, enthusiasts, and researchers, this page gathers videos, articles, maps, ancient texts, and archaeological discoveries into one dynamic archive. How it works: Drag and drop to reorder what matters most to you. Add your favorite links, videos, and sources. The more people move and add, the more powerful this page becomes for everyone. Explore & Contribute Myth & Early Wars: The legendary Trojan War, Homer’s Iliad, and the blend of myth and early Greek warfare. Persian Wars: Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea—how small Greek city-states repelled the Persian Empire. Peloponnesian War: Athens vs. Sparta—the long struggle for dominance that fractured Greece. Wars of Empire: Spartan hegemony, Theban rise, and the shifting alliances of the Greek poleis. Macedonian Conquests: Philip II’s rise and Alexander the Great’s campaigns across Persia, Egypt, and into India. Life in Wartime: Hoplite warfare, triremes, phalanxes, mercenaries, and the role of citizen-soldiers in the polis. Technology & Tactics: Shields, spears, armor, siegecraft, naval warfare, and the phalanx formation. Primary Sources: Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Plutarch, inscriptions, pottery, and battlefield archaeology. Legacy: How Greek wars influenced Rome, medieval Europe, and modern ideas of strategy, politics, and democracy. Add Your Favorites Paste links to: Animated maps of battles like Marathon, Thermopylae, and Gaugamela Biographies of leaders like Leonidas, Themistocles, Pericles, Alcibiades, Philip II, Alexander Translations of Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon Documentaries, reenactments, and university lectures Archaeological discoveries from Greek battlefields and naval wrecks Organize by Tags (Suggestions) #TrojanWar #PersianWars #PeloponnesianWar #Sparta #Athens #Macedon #Alexander #Battles #Leaders #Strategy #Phalanx #Navy #PrimarySources #Archaeology Community Notes This page is designed to explore the wars of Ancient Greece not only as battles, but as turning points in culture, politics, and thought. Contributions should highlight credible sources, showcase both Athenian and Spartan perspectives, and connect Greek warfare to its broader impact on world history. Call to action: Drag. Drop. Make your Moves count. Build the most complete, living Greek Wars resource on the web—together.