Battle of Chaeronea (338 BC) — Crushing the legendary Sacred Band

Can oratory stop a professional war machine? This world history documentary explores the historic battles that ended the age of independent Greece.

The Battle of Chaeronea was the ultimate clash between citizen-militias and a tactical powerhouse. Dive into the mechanics of the Macedonian phalanx, the 18-foot sarissa pikes, and the feigned retreat that lured the Athenians to their doom. We examine the command errors of the Greek coalition and the grim fate of the Sacred Band of Thebes, who died where they stood. Discover how Philip II used gold, diplomacy, and innovative infantry tactics to crush the cradle of democracy.

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Harry Johnson explores the political instability and military evolution of Greece in the 4th century BC. Discover how Philip II of Macedon transformed the art of warfare through innovative tactics, culminating in the historic showdown against the Athenian-led coalition at the gates of Boeotia.