New book out soon - Macedonian Warrior : Alexander's Elite I

[Pian]

Macedonian Warrior : Alexander's Elite Infantryman
(Warrior) (Paperback)by Waldemar Heckel, Christa
Hook (Illustrator)List Price: $17.95
Price: $11.67 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $6.28 (35%)Availability: This title will be released on April 25, 2006. You may order it now and we will ship it to you when it arrives. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Editorial Reviews
Book Description
During the reigns of Philip II and Alexander the Great, the Macedonian Army (the phalangites) were reformed and drilled into an invincible fighting force with unique tactics and weaponry. The Macedonian warrior during his service would march over 20,000 miles in the most diverse climates and terrains, fighting in four of the epoch battles of the time. This book examines their initial training, rise to an elite unit under Alexander the Great, and eventual defeat at the battle of Pydna, 168 BC. The daily life, weaponry, experience, and motivations of these men are detailed, using primary sources and anecdotal material.From the Publisher
Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/184176 ... e&n=283155

[marcus]

Cool, thanks for letting us know.The Osprey books are usually excellent, so I shall definitely be looking out for that one!All the bestMarcus

[Heraklia]

I may buy this one. I have suffered severely from not having a single, understandable book that seemed to make the Macedonian army make sense for me, excepting bits in JFC Fuller

[Pian]

You are welcome Marcus and Suzanne,looks like good information and real value for money too. I can't wait.