Elite Historical Military Units of Each Country

Elite warriors shaped the rise and fall of empires — but which nations produced the most legendary military units in history?
In this video, we explore 20 of the most elite historical military units, each representing a different country, from ancient warriors to early modern shock troops and iconic special forces.

Discover elite military units from around the world, featuring:

Spartans (Greece) — c. 7th–4th century BCE

Roman Legions (Italy) — 4th century BCE–5th century CE

Samurai (Japan) — c. 10th–19th century

Janissaries (Turkey) — 14th–19th century

Gurkhas (Nepal) — 19th century–present

Zulu Impi (South Africa) — early 19th century

Winged Hussars (Poland) — 16th–18th century

Sikh Khalsa Army (India) — 17th–19th century

SAS (UK) — 1941–present

Green Berets (USA) — 1952–present
… and many more elite units from 20 different nations.

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