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The Peloponnesian War

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Day 348 Book 6, Chapter 18

I believe, therefore, that we must bring vast numbers of heavy infantry, drawn not only from Athens and our subject allies, but also any mercenaries we can recruit from the Peloponnese, whether through friendship or payment. We'll need huge contingen...

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