phalanxes Antonyms
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phalanxes (pl.)
of Phalanx
phalanxes Sentence Examples
- The military deployed several battalions into formidable phalanxes, creating an impenetrable wall of shields.
- Hoplites marched in tight-knit phalanxes, their spears forming a deadly hedge.
- The phalanx proved an effective defensive formation against cavalry charges.
- The flanks of the phalanx were reinforced with heavy infantry, protecting the vulnerable sides.
- Commanders coordinated the movements of the phalanxes with intricate signals.
- The phalanx was a key element in the military tactics of ancient Greece and Rome.
- The Greek historian Xenophon described the phalanx as "a living wall."
- The phalanx's discipline and cohesion were instrumental in many decisive battles.
- Skilled phalangites could maintain a steady advance, pushing the enemy back with inexorable force.
- The use of the phalanx declined with the rise of individualistic and mobile warfare tactics.
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of Phalanx
brigades, bunches,groups, platoons, groupings, lots, bands, batteries, clusters, teams
individuals,individuals,,singles, singles
The military deployed several battalions into formidable phalanxes, creating an impenetrable wall of shields.
Hoplites marched in tight-knit phalanxes, their spears forming a deadly hedge.
The phalanx proved an effective defensive formation against cavalry charges.
The flanks of the phalanx were reinforced with heavy infantry, protecting the vulnerable sides.
