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Which Greek state (tribe, country)had an army you like most?
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07-17-2007, 12:59 PM
Why not Massalia (modern Marseille).

Their hoplites repaulsed the Celts. Their navy crushed Carhedonians and Etruscans. It was a free ally to Rome until they bet on the wrong horse (Pompeius) and even mighty Ceasar had trouble to brink them down.

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thessaly vs. thebes - by Anonymous - 11-15-2003, 05:53 PM
Thebes - by Anonymous - 11-19-2003, 05:26 AM
Re: Which Greek state (tribe, country)had an army you like most? - by hoplite14gr - 07-17-2007, 12:59 PM

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