Sarissa

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Sarissa. 2 connected concepts: Battle of Gaugamela (related to), Philip II of Macedon (related to).

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Summary

The sarissa or sarisa was a long spear or pike about 5 to 7 meters in length.

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Key technological advantage
The sarissa allowed the Macedonian infantry to maintain a defensive wall that proved critical in surviving the Persian cavalry charges at Gaugamela.
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revolutionary infantry weapon central to Philip's military reforms
Philip introduced this long pike to the Macedonian phalanx, which provided a significant reach advantage over traditional hoplite warfare and enabled his tactical dominance.
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