10-04-2011, 07:04 AM
And to Brent and Rick,
Q: What anti-riot formation allows deep penetration of the rioters' ranks to break them up?
A: The Wedge Formation
And using the maniples and then later cohorts as independent fighting units with gaps served that purpose. Even though they weren't wedge shaped they would still perform the same function.
Q: What anti-riot formation allows deep penetration of the rioters' ranks to break them up?
A: The Wedge Formation
And using the maniples and then later cohorts as independent fighting units with gaps served that purpose. Even though they weren't wedge shaped they would still perform the same function.
