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Charidemus. d. 333 BC. 367–333 BC. Athens. Greek mercenary leader who served Athens, Thrace and Rhodes. Clearchus of Sparta. 411–401 BC. Spartan general and mercenary leader who joined Cyrus the Younger in his attempt to seize the Persian throne from Artaxerxes III . Diogenes of Judea.
24 de jun. de 2014 · Stories. 6 Legendary Mercenary Armies From History. Going back to ancient history, some of the world’s most feared fighting forces were made up of freelance warriors who weren’t aligned with...
A Countdown of History’s 16 Most Influential and Formidable Mercenaries. Khalid Elhassan - October 20, 2018. Mercenaries – warriors hired to take part in armed conflicts, without being a formal part of a government’s forces – have played significant roles throughout much of history.
21 de abr. de 2018 · Mercenaries and privateers (the seaborne version of a mercenary) have been responsible for some of the greatest triumphs and darkest deeds in the history of warfare. Stories about these men have dazzled readers for centuries.
Viking warriors served as feared mercenaries for more than 400 years. Ancient Origins. 3. The Varangian Guard were Viking mercenaries who fought ferociously for the Byzantium Empire for more than 400 years. Mercenaries, soldiers fighting for money rather than for any notion of loyalty or patriotism, have been around as long as warfare itself.
29 de ene. de 2019 · But throughout history they've been seen as skilled warriors — albeit dubious about ethical conduct — and have proven effective for leaders who need an extra punch in an all out fight. Here is a list of some of the most notable mercenaries in history: 5. The Apiru/Habiru
The most famous of Muhammad Ali's mercenaries was the Frenchman Joseph-Anthelme Sève who set up the first staff school in Egypt and served as the chief of staff to Ibrahim Pasha, the son of the vali and his favorite general.
