Mar 6, 2015 · Echelon. The echelon formation is used when the unit wants to maintain security or observation of one flank and enemy contact is unlikely. In the company echelon formation (left …

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 …

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 …

Sep 10, 2024 · The most important innovation of the Second Punic War was the echelon tactics, far and away.

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 …

Sep 13, 2020 · If you mean there are far more support and rear-echelon troops in modern times, sure. Of course, that doesn't help the guys on the sharp end, since they take most of the hits.

Sep 14, 2024 · Such a general is a great subcommander but should never be considered in the top echelon of generals. Richard Gabriel correctly points out that his style of leading from the …

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 …

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 …

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 …