11-04-2007, 04:01 AM
Giannis wrote:-
The 'typical' Hoplite battle ( if there was such a thing...every battle was unique in some way or other) was fought in close order, as we both agree.
Quote:There was not a standard depth.....Quite right, there was no 'standard' depth, but 8 especially, and twelve ( in open order) seem to have been common - much would depend on the space available for a given number of Hoplites on a particular battlefield...
Quote:My point is simple.First they took position in loose order and then they locked shields.To do so,the half rear came forward.......again, quite right, no disagreement there.
Quote:It seems you imply they actually fought in open order.Where?...in 30 years I have not suggested that Hoplites generally fought in open order ( though I could give examples of them doing so :? ).
The 'typical' Hoplite battle ( if there was such a thing...every battle was unique in some way or other) was fought in close order, as we both agree.
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(It is a sweet and proper thing to die for ones country)
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