09-17-2010, 09:28 PM
I would chime in on the issue of the rank that was lifted off it's feet. I do not think (in my personal view) there could be any more unnerving part to "Othismos". The phenomenon of being lifted and not being able to do anything (attack or defense) would be a psychological factor that should be taken into consideration. This would be a very good reason for a rout to occur. Maybe the whole point of clashing shield to shield was to get this to occur to the other side and very little spear or sword work was necessary. I am unable to think of a proper name for the "lifting" for future reference purposes. :wink:
Craig Bellofatto
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
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
