01-25-2005, 05:29 AM
Ave,<br>
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I apologize for my relative lack of knowledge concerning this, as I am predominantly a modern military historian.<br>
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How easily were Spartan Hoplites in a Phalanx able to maneuver on the battlefield? It doesn't seem very much like a flexible formation. Were they able to turn very quickly without losing formation? How quickly could a group facing east completely wheel and be facing southwest?<br>
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-Spatha <p></p><i></i>
<br>
I apologize for my relative lack of knowledge concerning this, as I am predominantly a modern military historian.<br>
<br>
How easily were Spartan Hoplites in a Phalanx able to maneuver on the battlefield? It doesn't seem very much like a flexible formation. Were they able to turn very quickly without losing formation? How quickly could a group facing east completely wheel and be facing southwest?<br>
<br>
-Spatha <p></p><i></i>