08-17-2009, 05:48 PM
Quote:Hence the reconstructions (based on Polyaenus) that have Philip drawing the Athenians forward and to their left so as to leave the Boeotians stranded on the right and create a convenient gap for Alexander and his cavalry.
Rather than an intentional feigned withdrawel, I have read the notion that he was initially replulsed by the Athenians in their strong position, then rallied his forces for a counter-attack when the Athenians followed. Perhaps something akin the the Macedonian actions at Sellasia. You can see why Phillip's boosters might like to exlain this through a tactic that was attributed only to Spartans- and unlikely even with them on a mass scale.
What is your opinion, did Phillip lead Sarissaphoroi or hoplites?
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!"
