Byzantine Infantryman: Eastern Roman Empire c.900-1204

Format Post in Military Science BY Angus Mcbride, Timothy Dawson

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Byzantine Infantryman: Eastern Roman Empire c.Byzantine Infantryman: Eastern Roman ... Textbook 900-1204 Angus Mcbride, Timothy Dawson
Type:	eBook
Released:	2007
Publisher:	Osprey
Page Count:	35
Format:	pdf
Language:	English
ISBN-10:	1846031052
ISBN-13:	9781846031052

The Byzantine Army was the closest the Middle Ages came to producing a military superpower. Having been trained to operate in small, highly mobile eight-man units adept at living off the land whilst on campaign, the Byzantine infantryman was a formidable foe. Built on a strong belief system that emphasized stealth, surprise, swift maneuvering, and overwhelming force, the Byzantine infantryman was trained in survival, sword, spear and archery techniques, as well as land and sea combat and fighting within the foulkon "turtle" formation.This book, written by Timothy Dawson, an expert in the training and techniques of the Byzantine Army, details the everyday experience of the infantryman from his recruitment, through his twice-a-day training regime, to his encounters with his enemies.