Byzantine Infantryman: Eastern Roman Empire c.900-1204

by Timothy Dawson

Osprey's survey of Byzantine infantrymen during the Middle Ages. Having been trained to operate in small, highly mobile eight-man units adept at living off the land whilst on campaign, the Byzantine infantryman was a formidable foe. Built on a strong belief system that emphasized stealth, surprise, swift maneuvering, and overwhelming force, the Byzantine infantryman was trained in survival, sword, spear and archery techniques, as well as land and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846031052
• ISBN13: 9781846031052
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 9.6"