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In this animated history documentary series we bring to life the military of the Sassanid Empire. We begin by discussing the fall of the Parthian Empire and the rise of the Sassanid Empire. This involved a reorganization of its political structure with a far greater degree of control to be exerted from the shahanshah. However stability still relied to a great extent on the Great Houses of Parthia. It is from these families and the other members of the iranian heartland that the core of the Sassanid military would draw its strength. These would be augmented by auxiliaries, mercenaries, and allies from further afield including Armenia, the Central Streppe, and Kushan.

Specifically for the Sassanid Horse Archers we look at their equipment, training and tactics. These are then put into practice with a review of their service history. As such we cover the rise of the Sassanid Empire under Ardashir I. We then cover the campaigns of his descendants againt the Roman Army, the Byzantine Army, the White Huns, the Arabs and more.

You can learn more about the Units of History through our documentary series:

THE NEAR EAST
The 10,000 Immortals : https://youtu.be/Rg1WpzDfyNM

THE BYZANTINES
Byzantine Flamethrowers and Grenadiers : https://youtu.be/Q40yMWRYt7U
The Varangian Guard : https://youtu.be/0H2Gs87dTfU

THE GREEK WORLD
Macedonian Silver Shields : https://youtu.be/csw9uSRjUz8
Macedonian Companion Cavalry : https://youtu.be/bbLnrGGqyWY
The Spartan Skiritai : https://youtu.be/MSsUYZBd414
The Spartan Royal Guard : https://youtu.be/pSIh_mTEy_o
The Sacred Band of Thebes : https://youtu.be/xWsZwlN1j3c
Mycenaean Chariots : https://youtu.be/-TyVh8PlnS4
Balearic Slingers : https://youtu.be/3uDtrwNY0Zk

THE ROMANS
Roman Cataphracts : https://youtu.be/NPdxGwyfy_Q
Roman Army Spies : https://youtu.be/xpPY5yU9w7I
Roman Army Scouts : https://youtu.be/EQIT0vP5pBg

THE NORTHMEN
The Jomsvikings Mercenaries : https://youtu.be/ry_J2IPAZoE
Viking Berserkers : https://youtu.be/lVbjaoFDiFk
Early Germanic Warriors : https://youtu.be/DK1c4Bz01MU

THE EASTERN EUROPEANS
The Druzhina :

THE AFRICANS
Nubian Archers : https://youtu.be/qvO3_kYRRw8
The Sacred Band of Carthage : https://youtu.be/oX3y1GYcCEY
Carthaginian War Elephants : https://youtu.be/hDSRHGFCWEo
The Numidian Cavalry : https://youtu.be/3tv7EbkrX38

Credits:
Research = Eric TenWolde and Soroush Torabi
Writing = Invicta
Narration = Guy Michaels
Artwork = Penta Limited
Reenactment = Eran Ud Turan

Source and Suggested Reading:
"The Armies of Ancient Persia - The Sassanians" by Kaveh Farrokh
"A Synopsis of Sasanian Military Organization and Combat Units" by Kaveh Farrokh
"Sassanian Millitary" by David Nicole