Sarisse
The Sarisse was a long lance measuring from 3 to 7 meters used by the phalanges Macedonians.
Very heavy for a lance (5 kg), it comprised two points in Bronze at its ends. The short iron point at its base enabled him to be anchored to the ground to stop the projection of the enemy soldiers.
However apart from the tight formation of the phalange, sarisse it was almost useless as arms and awkward at the time of the steps. For this purpose sarisse was divided into two parts and was united before the battle.
The invention of sarisse is credited with Philippe II with Macedonia, the father of Alexandre Large the.
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