11-24-2006, 10:27 AM
However, Nikephoros does not talk about them counter attacking the kataphraktoi when the latter are already in combat.
The manavltoi move forward to be the front line to receive the attack.
IIRC their being in front of the normal spearmen is also mentioned in Leon VI's Taktika.
The manavltoi move forward to be the front line to receive the attack.
IIRC their being in front of the normal spearmen is also mentioned in Leon VI's Taktika.
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