08-31-2009, 03:28 AM
Quote:What next he sees is more likely the as yet to engage phalanx brigades lowering sariae and advancing to the attack. Hence the appearance of the slung shield "rotating around and down" with the movement down and forward of the arms?
This was my reading as well, but either way- rear ranks or seperate units- the important point is that the shield was brought to the front of the body.
Paul M. Bardunias
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
