05-22-2008, 04:22 AM
Quote:I also believe that when we are told that a formation is 8 ranks deep or 12 ranks deep, that this usually (but not always) means in 'normal'/open order, and that 'fighting'/close formation was thus typically 4 or 6 ranks deep.
I know of no author who agrees with the notion that hoplites did not charge in the depth given as "normal" (8-16) besides yourself. Any modern authors agree with you?
Paul M. Bardunias
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
