AWA398 - Turning to Face an Outflank

AWA398 - Turning to Face an Outflank

February 26, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 398

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John explores historical examples of troops turning to face an outflanking maneuver while maintaining cohesion.

John asks whether there are historical examples of a formation being outflanked where the troops on the threatened flank turn to engage the attacker, while the main line remains engaged to the front, effectively fighting on two faces at once while maintaining cohesion. Join us on Patreon patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

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