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Prussian Guards Infantry
Prussia

Prussian Guards Infantry

Explore the history of the Prussian Guards Infantry. Discover the elite regiments, uniforms, and battles of the German Empire's most prestigious troops.

Elite palace/royal guards • 1690sRead
Athenian Hoplites
Athens

Athenian Hoplites

Explore the legacy of Athenian hoplites. These elite citizen-soldiers mastered the phalanx to defeat Persia and protect the Golden Age of Greece.

Citizen heavy infantry, core of Athenian phalanx • c. 700 BCRead

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