The Trojan War — Strategy, Love and Destruction

 The Trojan War — Strategy, Love and Destruction

Introduction:

The Trojan War is a legend in Western literature, where love, revenge and strategy intertwine.

Background:

The Greek alliance declared war when Paris, the prince of Troy, took Helen, the queen of Sparta.

Battle Type:

Troy was under siege for 10 years. The city was high walled and well organized.

Trojan Horse Strategy:

The Greeks built huge wooden horses to hide soldiers. At night they go out and open the door.

Results:

Troy was destroyed, the inhabitants killed or enslaved.

Historical evidence:

Ruins of Troy discovered in Turkey.