Battle of Abacaenum: Difference between revisions

The mainstay of the Greek army was the [[Hoplite]], drawn mainly from the citizens by Dionysius had a large number of mercenaries from Italy and Greece as well. Sicels and other native Sicilians also served in the army as hoplites and also supplied [[peltasts]], and a number of Campanians, probably equipped like [[Samnium|Samnite]] or [[Etruscan civilization|Etruscan]] warriors, were present as well. The [[Phalanx formation|Phalanx]] was the standard fighting formation of the army. The cavalry was recruited from wealthier citizens and hired mercenaries.