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Question about the Roman \'wedge formation\'
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Deliberate One Cohort Wedge: Leading Century forms deliberate wedge remaining centuries of the cohort follow closely behind.

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As an offensive tactic it would be possible for the following centuries to wheel left and right upon penetrating the enemy formation and attacking the enemy rear often resulting in an undisciplined enemy fleeing.
John Kaler MSG, USA Retired
Member Legio V (Tenn, USA)
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Re: Question about the Roman \'wedge formation\' - by jkaler48 - 08-10-2010, 04:15 PM
It\'s The Sawtooth!!! - by Alex - 06-01-2014, 10:45 AM
It\'s The Sawtooth!!! - by John1 - 06-01-2014, 01:00 PM
It\'s The Sawtooth!!! - by John1 - 06-01-2014, 01:03 PM
It\'s The Sawtooth!!! - by John1 - 06-01-2014, 04:15 PM
It\'s The Sawtooth!!! - by John1 - 06-01-2014, 04:18 PM
It\'s The Sawtooth!!! - by Tim NC - 06-01-2014, 06:44 PM
It\'s The Sawtooth!!! - by John1 - 06-02-2014, 02:36 PM
It\'s The Sawtooth!!! - by John1 - 06-02-2014, 03:19 PM
Question about the Roman \'wedge formation\' - by Jan - 06-03-2014, 10:02 AM
It\'s The Sawtooth!!! - by Alex - 06-05-2014, 07:13 AM
It\'s The Sawtooth!!! - by Renatus - 06-05-2014, 11:18 AM
Question about the Roman \'wedge formation\' - by antiochus - 06-05-2014, 12:49 PM

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