08-10-2010, 05:45 PM
Quote:As an offensive tactic it would be possible for the following centuries to wheel left and right upon penetrating the enemy formation and attacking the enemy rear often resulting in an undisciplined enemy fleeing.
Flee into where? The waiting "arms" of the legionaries or the carts barring their retreat?
I always believed that in a deep formation the rear could roll up from behind! I would think it could be practiced somewhat per unit. I wish the general's of the time had to give documented battle reports for military study. :x Even if as simple as a short written description with (American) football like scribbles the evidence would be astounding.
Craig Bellofatto
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
