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  1. The Spartan defeat at Leuktra and the Theban wedge.

    Aug 3, 2013 · One of several aspects of the battle that interest me is Epaminondas' use of a 'wedge' or echelon formation, the protruding columns arrayed 50 shields deep, this proved devastatingly …

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  3. What's Your top 15 best Military generals of all time and why?

    Sep 14, 2024 · Such a general is a great subcommander but should never be considered in the top echelon of generals. Richard Gabriel correctly points out that his style of leading from the front is …

  4. 11 greatest tactical achievements that changed the history of warfare

    Jan 17, 2016 · Here is a list of, in my opinion, the 11 greatest tactical feats achieved in battlefield through the course of history, as of innovation and changes they brought to warfare. This list refers to …

  5. Philip II Military Reforms - some references | History Forum

    Infantry Philip didn't equip his men as hoplites. Why? Surely he was familiar with hoplite warfare, he lived in Thebes for years. We know that the original foundation of his echelon tactics came from his …

  6. Why did Ptolemies and their Museum manage to define ... - History …

    Mar 8, 2024 · Is it correct that Greek language and literature is defined by Alexandrian Museum of Ptolemies, in 3rd century BC? If yes, why did they manage to pull it off? Before Alexander the Big, …

  7. Famous Cowards - History Forum

    Jul 22, 2012 · After Gheluvelt, Hitler served as a courier, usually outside the firing range of artillery and machine guns, embedded in the relatively comfortable rear echelon, a place where soldiers even had …

  8. Ancient Discoveries | History Forum

    What do you guys think about this show which airs on History Channel? I don't like the production that History channel did in the last few years but I really like this series. I think that they explain things …

  9. Archaeology - History Forum

    Dec 6, 2019 · Prehistoric, Protohistoric, Historic Archaeology / Archaeological Records / Artifacts / Fossils / Anthropology / Paleontology

  10. Nanyue | History Forum

    Not that I'm aware of. It should probably be noted that some, especially claiming descent from some distant famous ancestor (like the aforementioned Qin Shi Huang), might have fabricated that …