Book Recommendation: Greek Warfare: Myths and Realities

[Pullarius]

oops your right felix it was swarms of skirmishers havent read that book since my last year in college and only really remembered where he talked about the increased use of the sword and shield. Which seems an odd combination with skirmishers but maybe thats just me.

I still think your a little off about how effective archery is on close order infantry they make a good target but with large shields and armor its hard to be effective against them. Examples of archery being descisive in ancient battles are rather few i can only think of the conclusion of the battle of thermoplaye(sp?) where the greeks were totally encircled and carrhae where if memory servers the romans were as well.

Sorry didnt mean to hijack this thread guys.