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  • The Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE

    08/04/2006 1:26:13 PM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 16 replies · 335+ views
    Ancient History Sourcebook, Fordham University ^ | c. 360 BCE | Xenophon: Hellenica
    the Lacedaemonians posted their cavalry in front of their squares of infantry, and the Thebans imitated them. Only there was this difference---the Theban horse were in a high state of training and efficiency, thanks to their war with the Orchomenians, and also their war with Thespiae; the Lacedaemonian cavalry was at its very worst just now. The horses were reared and kept by the richest citizens; but whenever the levy was called out, a trooper appeared who took the horse with any sort of arms that might be presented to him, and set off on an expedition at a moment's...