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Did the Macedonian Phalangites carry shields?


longshotgene

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The Macedonian Pezhetairoi (phalangites) often had a small or medium shield when in battle. The shield was strapped to the arm and a leather strap was placed around the neck or shoulders for support. They did not carry their shields in the same style as the Roman legionaries - that is, in their hands.

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