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- 1. Introduction 1 quotationopen
- 2. On the Assortment of Men - Terminology 43 quotationsopen
- 3. On Arms, Equipment and Tactical Usage thereof 43 quotationsenhanced
- 4. On Divisions and Subdivisions of the Army 51 quotationsenhanced
- 5. On the Disposition of Men in the Army, its Formation and Arrangement 60 quotationsenhanced
- 6. On Military Evolutions 24 quotationsenhanced
- 7. On Commands 32 quotationsenhanced
- 8. On Preparations for Battle 293 quotationsenhanced
- 8.1. On War Councils5
- 8.2. On Preparing the Men for Battle1
- 8.3. On Marshalling the Men into Formation3
- 8.4. On Stratagems and Precautions to Be Employed before the Engagement13
- 8.5. On Deceiving the Enemy19
- 8.6. On how to Protect from Fatigue, Hunger and Thirst before and during the Engagement5
- 8.7. On the Effects of Weather and Natural Phenomena5
- 8.8. On the Effects of Terrain and Features thereof20
- 8.9. On the Time of Battle1
- 8.11. On the Value of Psychology73
- 8.12. On the Value of Discipline, Obedience and Good Order17
- 8.13. On Experience and overall Quality42
- 8.16. On Complacency2
- 8.17. On Making Promises and Threats to the Enemy3
- 8.18. On Internal Feuds, Dissatisfaction and Mutinies3
- 8.20. On Using Artificial Defensive Works on the Battlefield8
- 8.21. On Information Collection44
- 8.22. On Hiding One’s True Intentions5
- 8.23. On Religious Beliefs, Omens, Superstitions, Auspices and Sacrifices20
- 8.28. On Scarcity of Provisions Dictating Action1
- 8.30. On Rage, Fanaticism, Religious Fervor and Defying Death3
- 9. On the Engagement of Troops 194 quotationsenhanced
- 9.1. On Battle-Formations in Anticipation of Battle49
- 9.2. On Initiating Battle30
- 9.3. On Modes of Marching to Engage10
- 9.5. Arms in Battle10
- 9.6. On Loss of Order and Disintegration of the Formation1
- 9.7. On Stratagems during Battle11
- 9.8. On Retreats, Withdrawals, Pursuits and Regrouping41
- 9.10. On Perception and Awareness During or On the Way to Battle10
- 9.11. On Reserves31
- 9.12. On Attacking the Enemy Commander-in-Chief1
- 10. On how to Act after the Engagement 43 quotationsenhanced
- 11. On Other Aspects of the Engagement 17 quotationsenhanced
- 12. On Numbers and Campaigns 11 quotationsenhanced
- 14. Cavalry in Battle 56 quotationsenhanced
- 15. Other Matters concerning War 5 quotationsenhanced
- 16. The Army on the March and in the Camp 178 quotationsenhanced
- 16.1. Marching Tips22
- 16.2. Marching through Hostile Territory8
- 16.3. On Action while on the March65
- 16.4. On Deceiving the Enemy while on the March1
- 16.5. Encampment13
- 16.7. Security Measures42
- 16.8. On Terrain Obstacles and How to Overcome Them19
- 16.10. On Skirmishing and Harassing Tactics2
- 16.11. Night Action and Marches2
- 16.12. Other4
- 17. On Light Troops and Skirmishes 21 quotationsenhanced
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Leo VI Sapiens, Tactica, ch.17, s.70, l.9 “οἱ ἓξ πόδες ποιοῦσιν ὀργυιὰν μίαν, αἱ δὲ ἑκατὸν ὀργυιαὶ ποιοῦσι στάδιον ἕν, τὰ δὲ ἑπτὰ καὶ ἥμισυ στάδια ποιοῦσι μίλιον ἕν”
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Leo VI Sapiens, Tactica, ch.4, s.23, l.1 “Διφένσωρες δὲ οἱ τούτους μὲν ἐπακολουθοῦντες, μὴ ἐκτρέχοντες δὲ καὶ λύοντες τὴν τάξιν, ἀλλὰ συντεταγμένως περιπατοῦντες πρὸς ἐκδίκησιν τῶν κουρσώρων, εἴπερ αὐτούς, ὡς εἰκός, τραπῆναι συμβαίη”
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