10-02-2012, 02:00 PM
Quote:There is not much point discussing this without the OP first defining what he means by "phalanx". If the most general definition is used, the phalanx saw continuous use from ancient Sumeria until the Renaissance.Agreed! The Greek hoplite formation differed from the Macedonian one, as did the Dominate one differ from a pikeman formation. But all use long lances held horizontally. So let's determine - what's a 'phalanx' and what isn't?
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
