10-13-2010, 02:21 AM
Quote:As we read in that Euripides quote above for example, dory breakage and sarissa breakage would have been a problem for either type, so more points the better.
I see your point... :wink:
I was only mentioning the 1st and 2nd ranks of either contingent for descriptive purpose. I favor the Sarissa opposed to Hoplite as well, In this instance... The main issue I have is: "Wouldn't the Hoplites be able to push the Sarissa men if they got past the point? I would imagine "Crowd Theory" or not the Hoplite weighs more man to man because of armor and shield; thus more inertia,momentum,etc. The overall weight of each unit is (I think) a factor as well in pushing. A test of two people of the same weight one with armor and the other with no armor might prove interesting if anyone wanted to try.
Craig Bellofatto
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
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Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
