The Companions ( Ancient Macedon Battle Music Alexander the Great)

Composed by Tyler Cunningham The Companions (Hetairoi) were the elite cavalry of the Macedonian army from the time of king Philip II of Macedon, achieved their greatest prestige under Alexander the Great, and have been regarded as the first or among the first shock cavalry used in Europe. Chosen Companions formed the elite guard of the king Foot Companions (Pezhetairoi) were the backbone of the Macedonian army and Diadochi kingdoms. They first came to prominence during the reign of Philip II, particularly when they played such an important role in Philip s subjugation of Greece at the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BCE. The name foot companions was used by Phillip II, father of Alexander the Great as an ancient recruiting method. By labeling his infantry as his personal companions and friends, Philip was able to engage a wider manpower base for his subsequent military campaigns, as positions in his personal infantry would denote pride and honor. All artwor