650BC: Sparta

Sparta was one of the most important cities in Ancient times, famous for its military prowess. Sparta had no defense protecting its city from invasion for its entire history. It was not needed. No one would dare attack Sparta, for the Spartans could not be beaten. The Spartan army showed the world the way forward, towards military professionalism. The Spartans are the iconic image of fearless men and woman, cloaked in red, with emblazoned shields, fighting for their country, for freedom, for Greeks; “This is Sparta”

"Sparta was admire everywhere and imitated nowhere"

Xenophon

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