Phalanx armies

From: Andrew Barton (AndrewBarton@compuserve.com)
Date: Wed 12 Apr 2000 - 23:02:35 EEST


> The phalanx armies aren't flexible.

Armies of phalangites on their own aren't flexible.
Historical armies based round phalangites became increasingly
flexible over time - Alexander's successors had access to a wide
range of other troop types and the experience to combine them
effectively.

Andrew

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