Cataphract, Clibanarii, whatever, against Infantry

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Chaerona Alexanders Cavalry took out solid infantry in a frontal charge and smashed them.

i read the account alexander took them in the flank when a gap opened up in the line.

franks breaking viking infantry i think this is saucourt and even the frankish sources maintain the vikings withdrew in good order from the battlefield.

also by my admittedly limited maths a charging cavalryman would face four spears or pikes at least from the opposing infantry.