Top 16 Influential and Formidable Mercenaries in History

Mercenaries – warriors hired to take part in armed conflicts, without being a formal part of a government’s forces – have played significant roles throughout much of history. Although their fortunes declined with the rise of national armies in the 18th century, mercenaries have continued to fill niche needs that enabled them to survive into the present. Indeed, mercenaries, known today as “private military contractors”, have experienced a revival since 2003’s Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Following are sixteen of history’s most significant mercenaries and mercenary bands.

Top 16 Influential and Formidable Mercenaries in History

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