Did the Roman legion really defeat the Macedonian phalanx?
Jan 2, 2023 · On its own, it was only a half-working component, struggling, but failing to deliver - it wasn't supposed to in the first place. This is partly true for the classical phalanx, but even …
Why the Roman legion was superior to the Macedonian phalanx
Apr 7, 2018 · Legion vs phalanx is the worst descriptor. Equites and velites are both part of the Roman legion. What you're actually comparing is Roman heavy infantry, or even better …
Did the Roman legion really defeat the Macedonian phalanx?
Jan 2, 2023 · Even given the fractured nature of the Macedonian phalanx engaged, it still drove the Roman left downhill with Flamininus seeing it was "unable to stand the chargeof the …
Did the Roman legion really defeat the Macedonian phalanx?
Jan 2, 2023 · The Roman legion's victories over the phalanx were not solely due to the inadequacy of the phalanx itself but rather a combination of factors. And concerning the …
Legion Vs Phalanx: Which powerhouse Formation was better?
Nov 18, 2015 · With the phalanx and the legion, the latter winning doesn't mean it was better. There were other troops on the field, there were generals who played just as much, if not a …
Caesarian Legion vs. Alexandrian Phalanx | History Forum
Nov 2, 2010 · It seems that its heyday had gone the first time a phalanx ought to face another phalanx. To a large extent, the legion of the middle Roman Republic (and onwards) was …
Greek phalanx or Macedonian phalanx? - History Forum
Sep 30, 2011 · Actually each form of organization made the other obsolete. The macedonian phalanx made the classical phalanx obsolete by 330-340 bce, while the roman legions made …
Why the Roman legion was superior to the Macedonian phalanx
Apr 7, 2018 · I take everything you said on board, my one issue with the Macedonian system that Rome especially as said under the stewardship of a General of Caesars capacity would know …
Roman Army vs Greek Army - History Forum
Dec 5, 2008 · I believe the Roman legions would have steam rolled Alexander. The Macedonian phalanx was very inflexible in terms of maneuverability. I remember the Romans crushing the …
Alexander vs. Germanicus | History Forum
Oct 18, 2009 · No but I'm disagreeing with the inherent 'phalanx sucxzzz vs roman legion bro'-attitude for the sheer reason that the phalanx performed quite well. The causes for the …