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Periplous — OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation Definition | GradeGen

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GCSE Classics · key term

Periplous

Definition

A naval manoeuvre in which ships move around the end of an enemy line to attack from the side or rear.

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OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199

Paper 5

In a periplous, ships moved around the end of the enemy line to reach its side or rear. Both depended on speed, steering and coordinated crews.
Revise: Athenian Land and Naval Tactics and Equipment

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