Cataphracts: Knights Of The Ancient Eastern Empires Erich B Anderson Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

Cataphracts Were The Most Heavily Armoured Form Of Cavalry In Ancient World With Riders And Mounts Both Clad Heavy Armour Originating Among Wealthiest Nobles Various Central Asian Steppe Tribes Such As Massegatae Scythians They Adopted Adapted By Several Major Empires Achaemenid Persians Seleucids Sassanians Eventually Romans Their Byzantine Successors Usually Armed Long Lances Harnessed Mobility Mass Horse To Durability Solid Fighting Power Spear-Armed Phalanx Although Very Expensive Equip Maintain (Not Least Due Need For A Supply Suitable Horses) Potential Battle Winners Remained Use Many Centuries Erich B Anderson Assesses Development Equipment Tactics Combat Record (And Similar Clibanarii) Showing Also How Enemies Sought Counter Them This Is Valuable Study One Interesting Weapon Systems Σελίδες: 188 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm