Famous General
The Spartan king that led the defense at the Battle of Thermopylae
Leonidas
The battle of 1805 considered Napoleon's most brilliant victory
Austerlitz
Tightly packed Greek infantry formation using long spears and shields
Phalanx
A unit in the Roman army made up of around 480 soldiers making up a Roman legion
Cohort
What drink is traditionally linked to the aftermath of the Battle of Vienna?
Coffee
Name of the winner of the battle of Waterloo
Wellington
Series of religious wars launched to recapture the Holy Land from Muslim control
The Crusades
What type of cavalry was Sobieski famous for using at Vienna?
Winged Hussars
Blade attached to the end of a rifle for close combat invented in 18th century
Bayonet
What rank commanded a century in the Roman army?
Centurion
Which Persian king led the army at the Battle of Gaugamela?
Darius III
The victory at Yorktown was achieved by American forces with the help of which allies?
France
Where the Romans placed their most experienced soldiers during the battle
In the back row
Irregular military force often formed spontaneously during uprisings or invasions
Militia
What ancient vehicle was commonly used in warfare by civilizations like Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Chariot
On behalf of the Tsar and Emperor, he commanded the combined Austrian-Russian army at the Battle of Austerlitz
Kutuzov
Which battle marked the end of the Ottoman advance into Central Europe in 1683?
Battle of Vienna
A military unitn which consists of two or more divisions and operates separatlly under the command of Marshal, invented by Napoleon
Corps
Method of army recruitment in which citizens are legally required to join the military
Conscription
What military formation consists of several brigades?
Division
Commander of Greek forces in battle of Marathon 480 BC
Miltiades
Which military order fought against the Polish-Lithuanian army at the Battle of Grunwald?
Teutonic Knights
They protected the musketeers from cavalry attack in the 17th century
Pikemans
Name of throwing spear of Roman soldiers in battle
The pilum
How many stars does a Lieutenant General usually have (e.g., in the US system)?
Three stars