Why Was The Spartan Army So Successful?

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Sparta was famous for being a city-state that valued discipline. The state’s citizens were expected to be loyal and contribute to Sparta’s prosperity. Located in a valley on the banks of the Evrotas River in southeastern Greece, it was surrounded by several enemies.

Foreigners were allowed to live in Sparta, but they had no rights as citizens and could be expelled at any time for any reason.

It’s also no coincidence that Spartan warriors were exceptionally skilled, and the army was victorious. Military training and education were mandatory for young boys.

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