Ancient Greek Military History The wars that occurred during Ancient Greece resulted in both defeats and victory for the Greeks and individual city state. These wars had a major effect on the development of Greek civilization. Battle / Warfare Warfare Styles: Hoplites, Phalanx, Trireme Battle of Marathon Battle of Thermopylae Date / Description Techniques / Challenges Results / Impact Battle / Warfare Battle of Salamis & Platae Peloponnesian War Conquests of Alexander the Great Description Techniques /Challenges Results / Impact