The Fall of the Samnites – Lecture 23 (History of Rome)

What was the central weakness of the phalanx that pushed Rome to adopt the manipular system?

1. A.Its dense formation prevented effective use of javelins
2. B.Its heavy spears were too short to threaten cavalry
3. C.It could not maneuver on broken ground and was vulnerable on the flanks
4. D.It required more men than the Roman census could field