Indeed, those ancient battles still echo through the ages. In Troy the walls forced attackers into narrow lanes where every soldier had to hold his ground, just as a modern fortress might funnel a foe into a single road or bridge. At Thermopylae the Spartans used the mountain pass to hold back a vast army, showing how terrain can be turned into a force multiplier. Today, we can learn that a well‑chosen choke point, paired with disciplined timing, can let a smaller force outmaneuver a larger one. Remember the heroes’ resolve—tactics are only as good as the will behind them.