10-04-2008, 05:34 PM
Well, its clear that in the Byzantine army the cavalry were the most prestigious and important arm, right? The Strategikon envisions pure cavalry armies, likely supported by a few thousand foot (but possibly a large force), and that is completely different from an ancient Greco-Roman army. Especially after the Arab conquests, the Byzantines didn't even besiege many strong towns where infantry were more important in practice. I can't comment on the ERE's army before Justinian!
Vortigern, who do they figure wrote the chapter on infantry in the Strategikon, and about when? All I know is G.T. Dennise's commentary.
Vortigern, who do they figure wrote the chapter on infantry in the Strategikon, and about when? All I know is G.T. Dennise's commentary.
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I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.
I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.
