Ancient Battle Formations Justin Swanton Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

Justin Swanton Examines The Principal Battle-Winning Formations Of Ancient World Determining Their Composition Function And Efficacy An Introductory Chapter Looks At Fundamental Components Battle Heavy Light Infantry Cavalry Elephants Chariots Showing How They Bolstered Individual Soldier\ S Willingness To Fight Rest Book Focuses On Massed That Reigned Supreme In This Era: Heavily Armoured Greek Hoplite Phalanx Was Immune Weaponry Its Non-Greek Opponents Macedonian Pike Unbeatable Against Frontal Attacks So Long As It Kept Order Roman Triplex Acies Which Contrary Popular Opinion Consisted Continuous Lines Open With File Spaces Wide Enough Allow Embattled Fall Back After Those Files Closed Up Instantly Enemy A Careful Study Latin Sources Sheds Fresh These Were Organized Worked Re-Evaluating Many Conventional Notions Leading Some Surprising Conclusions Σελίδες: 320 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm