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Xenophon's On Horsemanship Neck Guard
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10-01-2016, 07:29 AM
The guards described by Xenophon are of limited use in a phalanx and completely useless for cavalry because you can't look down. They work best when protecting chariot drivers. A medieval bevor or gorget would work better.
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books
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RE: Xenophon's On Horsemanship Neck Guard - by Dan Howard - 10-01-2016, 07:29 AM

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