The Deadliest Soldiers Who Ever Lived: Alexander's Silver Shields
The Deadliest Soldiers Who Ever Lived: Alexander's Silver Shields They were men in their sixties who had never lost a battle. As the hand-picked elite of Alexander the Great, the "Silver Shields" (Argyraspides) conquered the known world, fighting from the beaches of the Mediterranean to the war elephants of India. But what finally broke the deadliest infantry unit in history was not an enemy army. It was the one thing they could not bear to lose. In this video, we explore the rise and tragic fall of the Macedonian Hypaspists. Discover how Philip of Macedon and Alexander the Great forged an unstoppable force of shield-bearers, how they dominated the chaotic Wars of the Successors as grey-bearded veterans, and why their incredible 40-year undefeated streak came to a heartbreaking end at the Battle of Gabiene in 316 BC. If you love military history and the untold stories of ancient warfare, make sure to like and subscribe! Let us know in the comments: What was the greatest factor behind their 40-year winning streak: training, discipline, or their armor? Watch Next: Alexander the Great: The Man Who Conquered the World [ • The Conqueror Who Never Lost a Battle: Ale... ] Chapters: 0:00 The Undefeated Old Men of Macedon 0:37 The Making of an Elite: The Hypaspists 4:13 Alexander's Hammer: Issus, Gaugamela, and Tyre 7:24 Becoming the Silver Shields in India 8:43 The Wars of the Successors 12:02 Undone by What They Loved Subscribe for a new warrior profile every week: / @warriorsoftheworldytchannel #AlexanderTheGreat #SilverShields #MilitaryHistory #AncientWarfare #DeadliestSoldiers #HistoryFacts #CoolFacts #MacedonianEmpire #Warriors #AncientHistory
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