12-07-2015, 11:23 AM
What, and no mention of Alexander's Macedonians?! 
Interesting argument though. I think tactics would play much more a role than psychological factors. We are talking about large groups of men meeting one another to try and stab and or chop each other into bits - if we can imagine the meeting, I'm sure they would have been able to figure out the rest. That being said, the legions at the height of their prowess were always primarily best at shock infantry tactics, no? Depending on terrain and the enemy, that could be a boon for them, or a strike against them, ala Crassus at Carrhae.
I've heard of people making arguments like this, but primarily in favor of Alexander's Macedonian armies. Would have been interesting had Rome's armies been able to meet Alexander in his primer.
Interesting argument though. I think tactics would play much more a role than psychological factors. We are talking about large groups of men meeting one another to try and stab and or chop each other into bits - if we can imagine the meeting, I'm sure they would have been able to figure out the rest. That being said, the legions at the height of their prowess were always primarily best at shock infantry tactics, no? Depending on terrain and the enemy, that could be a boon for them, or a strike against them, ala Crassus at Carrhae.I've heard of people making arguments like this, but primarily in favor of Alexander's Macedonian armies. Would have been interesting had Rome's armies been able to meet Alexander in his primer.
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