The armies of Homeric myth and legend, the Greeks and Trojans were basically the same insofar as troop types and armour classes were concerned. Again, the chariots were the main arm, though in this case, light chariots were used instead of medium or heavy ones. The numerous foot were variously armoured, with the many skirmishers allowing the Greeks and Trojans to screen their entire army, if desired. As quoted by Dupuy and Dupuy in The Encyclopedia of Military History, "…the Achaeans (Greeks) in company with other Mediterranean peoples, stimulated and took part in the 'Peoples of the Sea' movement which so seriously affected the Mediterranean coast of the Middle East." The famous heroes, Ajax, Achilles, Hector and Odysseus are all drawn from the early mythos of the Trojan War.

Tactics are tough to develop. The light chariots are not strong enough to take on their tougher adversaries head to head. The many heroes also allow for an interesting variant. Use the light chariots and cavalry to outflank the opponent. Using the close order spearmen to advance on a flank or straight up the centre is not a bad plan. This is not a beginner's army.

Enemies: Trojan War and Post Mycenaean Greek.

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