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re: Question about Roman formations in battle.
Posted on 4/16/16 at 8:39 pm to prplhze2000
Posted on 4/16/16 at 8:39 pm to prplhze2000
A tighter formation may be less maneuverable but would provide a better defense.
My guess is that a defensive posture was chosen on purpose.
My guess is that a defensive posture was chosen on purpose.
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Posted on 4/16/16 at 8:45 pm to MoreOrLes
The ones in front not only get pushed forward by the one behind, but the ones behind get to jag their spears in front of that shield wall protecting them. That is the whole idea behind a Phalanx.
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