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6ft could be for between files in single rank.. then you double it, making it tighter with 3ft per file.. yet the second (actually third and fourth) rank would be still 6ft away, and able to use javelins, while supporting the front row if needed.
Jaroslav Jakubov
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Couldnt they just deploy legionarii in a checkerboard scheme, same as they did with maniples? this way, second rank would cover the gaps in front rank, would be able to quickly close it and support the front rank, even step forward and practically take the front rank position, while they could be replaced by men in third etc etc..
Jaroslav Jakubov