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 …
After Villers bocage failed what if Monty and Dempsey had chosen ...
Mar 14, 2025 · In addition, issuing them to rear echelon units (also done, like how they issued the Sten to rear echelon units) means that the rear echelon guys have the ability to fight back …
Detailed Comparison of the Big Four Great Captains: Napoleon, …
Apr 20, 2025 · As an operational commander, Caesaris top echelon; he had an exceptional ability to bluff his opponents out of position by the sheer gall of his undertakings.Unfortunately, he …
Has anybody read Hans Delbruck? - History Forum
Aug 7, 2011 · Definitely the best military historian IL'sHO. Only Robert O'Connell can stand close to this man. A few questions: can any of you who have read his volumes on the art of war …
Best/Favorite Cavalry Commanders of the Civil War
Dec 14, 2011 · For all intents and purposes, so far as I can judge, Forrest was effectively mounted infantry. While Forrest was arguably a tactical genius, it helps when your career …
Napoleon's Opinions on Past Military Leaders
Mar 16, 2025 · By this point, Dareios had likely committed his central reserve division to shore up the first line in the center, mistakenly believing that the main assault was against his center …
Command Decisions in Warfare | Page 4 | History Forum
Mar 14, 2025 · The Russians withdrew, a lot of times it was close, and then having reach Smolensk Napoleon almost encircled them, but they withdrew last minute. Russians …
Pompey Magnus vs Scipio Africanus | Page 2 | History Forum
Jan 3, 2025 · There likely wasn't a gap as is sometimes displayed, but that the wings to the center were refused en echelon, such that the formation was more like a concave. Kinda like a …
How were the allies able to counter the strategy of Blitzkrieg in …
Mar 16, 2022 · Hold your positions, stop the infantry and support getting through, let the rear area guys take care of them or wait for them to break down for lack of fuel or your air support to …