The Sarissa was an innovation (elongated pike) in Greek phalanx warfare developed by Philip II that improved upon traditional Greek tactics by fighting in column formation

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Victor Davis Hanson

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He lengthened the Sarissa... He innovated and improved on Greek phalanx warfare, fighting in Colum.

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“The End of Everything,” with Victor Davis Hanson | Uncommon KnowledgeHoover Institution
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:38:14 PM

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