Key term for OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation, used in Athens at War in the 5th Century.
The physical push or shove of two phalanxes meeting in battle, acting as a symbol of hoplite solidarity.
Othismos appears in OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation revision content for War and Warfare, especially Athens at War in the 5th Century and Athenian military structure and tactics.
War and Warfare
Athens at War in the 5th Century • Athenian military structure and tactics
War and Warfare
Athens at War in the 5th Century • Athenian military structure and tactics
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