Unconventional Weapons, Siege Warfare, and the Hoplite Ideal

Unconventional Weapons, Siege Warfare, and the Hoplite Ideal

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Main Author: Morton, Amanda S.
Language:English
Published: The Ohio State University / OhioLINK 2011
Subjects:
Ancient Civilizations
Ancient History
History
Peloponnesian War
Greek warfare
Greece
siege
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1313569557
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu13135695572021-08-03T06:03:33Z Unconventional Weapons, Siege Warfare, and the Hoplite Ideal Morton, Amanda S. Ancient Civilizations Ancient History History Peloponnesian War Greek warfare Greece siege <p>This paper examines the introduction of unconventional siege tactics, namely the use of chemical and biological weapons, during the Peloponnesian War in an effort to add to an existing body of work on conventional and unconventional tactics in Greek hoplite warfare. The thesis argues that the characteristics of siege warfare in the mid-fifth century exist in opposition to traditional definitions of Greek hoplite warfare and should be integrated into the ongoing discussion on warfare in the fifth century. Additionally, this paper suggests that these unconventional characteristics have precedents that can be found in the military history of the greater Mediterranean region and in Greek literature dating back to Homer. </p><p>Over the course of the Peloponnesian War, the use of siege warfare in Greece expanded dramatically, as Greek armies combined this knowledge and developed new siege techniques that differed from earlier Greek uses of blockade tactics, utilizing fire, poisonous gasses and new types of siege machinery that would eventually lead to a Hellenistic period characterized by inventive and expedient developments in siege warfare.</p> 2011-09-26 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1313569557 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1313569557 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Ancient Civilizations
Ancient History
History
Peloponnesian War
Greek warfare
Greece
siege
spellingShingle Ancient Civilizations
Ancient History
History
Peloponnesian War
Greek warfare
Greece
siege
Morton, Amanda S.
Unconventional Weapons, Siege Warfare, and the Hoplite Ideal
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title Unconventional Weapons, Siege Warfare, and the Hoplite Ideal
title_short Unconventional Weapons, Siege Warfare, and the Hoplite Ideal
title_full Unconventional Weapons, Siege Warfare, and the Hoplite Ideal
title_fullStr Unconventional Weapons, Siege Warfare, and the Hoplite Ideal
title_full_unstemmed Unconventional Weapons, Siege Warfare, and the Hoplite Ideal
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