Post by GeorgeDianelis on Mar 26, 2024 13:36:03 GMT
Thessaly is a geographical division in central Greece. In ancient times it was an independent Hellenic kingdom as early as the 7th century B.C. when Aleuas the Pyrrhus united all the Thessalian tribes. In 352 BC Philip II, after his victory in the Crocus field, subdued Thessaly and incorporated the famous Thessalian cavalry into the Macedonian army. The Thessalians were known for their skill in horsemanship as early as the 5th century BC. The great plains of Thessaly provided significant tactical advantages to the cavalry.
The Thessalian cavalry took an active part in all of Alexander the Great's battles against the Persians and were of equal combat value to the Companion Cavalry.
The Thessalian cavalry after the death of Alexander continued to fight on the side of the Macedonians until the battle of Cynoscephalae in 197 B.C. against the Romans, where after the defeat of the Macedonians, Thessaly was separated from Macedonia.
Also a unit of Thessalian cavalry participated in Pyrrhus' campaign in Italy.
The colors I used are based on two figures from Alexander's sarcophagus that were thought to depict Thessalian horsemen.
The Thessalian cavalry took an active part in all of Alexander the Great's battles against the Persians and were of equal combat value to the Companion Cavalry.
The Thessalian cavalry after the death of Alexander continued to fight on the side of the Macedonians until the battle of Cynoscephalae in 197 B.C. against the Romans, where after the defeat of the Macedonians, Thessaly was separated from Macedonia.
Also a unit of Thessalian cavalry participated in Pyrrhus' campaign in Italy.
The colors I used are based on two figures from Alexander's sarcophagus that were thought to depict Thessalian horsemen.
