Quote Originally Posted by Geoffrey S
It's just that, while battles are interesting, I find it far more fascinating why thousands of men would gather in one place in what is essentially ritualized killing. By just looking at the battles, you only get a tiny slice of what a time period has to offer.
I know... I also know to much about the battles already. What I truly want to know is how one man can convince an entire nation to follow him even unto death is beyond me. But also how can one man tell his men that if they retreat he will mow them down(insert Stalin).