Ancient history

What weapons did Alexander the great use?

Spears

* The sarissa was a long spear used by the Macedonian phalanx. It was around 18 feet long and had a leaf-shaped blade.

* The xyston was a shorter spear used by the cavalry. It was around 8 feet long and had a triangular blade.

Swords

* The kopis was a short, curved sword used by the infantry. It was around 2 feet long and had a single-edged blade.

* The machaira was a longer, straight sword used by the cavalry. It was around 3 feet long and had a double-edged blade.

Other Weapons

* The bow and arrow was used by the archers.

* The sling was used by the slingers.

* The javelin was used by the javelin throwers.