02-15-2005, 05:44 PM
Yes, in Troy Achilles and his Myrmidons formed up what the Romans later called the Testudo. Then only with 3 (rather small) shield above each other and 6-7 wide. Then they marched on and at a close distance they charged the Trojans.<br>
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But yes, like you said, they mainly fought other hoplites (Greek enemies or mercenaries in the Persian army), and the Greeks themselves didn't have many archers. Peltasts yes, a little bit cavalry but not much. (Correct me if I'm wrong ).<br>
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Connolly is one of the best, Nikolas Secunda is also one of the better Greek/Persian historians. The price of the Osprey-books is between $16.00 and $25.00 <p></p><i></i>
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But yes, like you said, they mainly fought other hoplites (Greek enemies or mercenaries in the Persian army), and the Greeks themselves didn't have many archers. Peltasts yes, a little bit cavalry but not much. (Correct me if I'm wrong ).<br>
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Connolly is one of the best, Nikolas Secunda is also one of the better Greek/Persian historians. The price of the Osprey-books is between $16.00 and $25.00 <p></p><i></i>
