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Frederick the Greats - Oblique order and tactics - History Forum
Dec 7, 2018 · Alexander the Great also used Echelon formation at Gaugamela, according to our sources. Alexander also mixed his light cavalry of flank-guards with infantry in that battle.
Military Career of Alexander the Great, Start to Finish
Jul 11, 2022 · The Macedonian infantry was good; that asks too much. We also see nothing of the sort under Alexander afterwards - attacks en echelon being a quite different animal. Alexander …
The Spartan defeat at Leuktra and the Theban wedge.
Aug 3, 2013 · One of several aspects of the battle that interest me is Epaminondas' use of a 'wedge' or echelon formation, the protruding columns arrayed 50 shields deep, this proved …
The best tank of WWII | Page 7 | History Forum
Dec 12, 2025 · When considering 'best tank', one really needs to consider 'fit for purpose'. This is why at Kursk 43, the Tiger 1 was an excellent tank, while the Panther was a failure. The …
Why are Americans so stuck with both Europeans hating them and …
Most Americans I "virtually met" were very obsessed with this tale of Europeans hating them or snobbing them, why? I mean, one of the biggest mistake Americans (and many other peoples …
Military History | Page 5 | History Forum
Jan 24, 2023 · Military History / War History / Warfare / Tactics / Military Technology
assuming they were geographically close, who would win in a war …
Nov 18, 2021 · assuming they were geographically close, who would win in a war between the peak armies of the Roman Empire and han dynasty of china
Polish identity of Nietzsche - History Forum
Jan 28, 2014 · Written by Domen in another thread: I would rather ask, if Friedrich Nietzsche was German or Polish. Nietzsche repeatedly claimed that he was Polish and he considered himself …
Is Alexander Overrated? - History Forum
Jun 17, 2011 · Yes, in continuation of the Julius Caesar thread which roots out what the forum thinks, is Alexander of Macedon overrated? Now naturally, I'd bear a grudge...