Against archers and cav phalanxe box or other shape and by the way my spartans can take archer fire any day. and if they break the line hit em with cavalry and infantry stashed inside the formation. Or for a double header put archers inside and have them shoot at long range targets to avoid FF. great to see the pride of rome bashing against my formation whilst only a few of my men get shot in the back!
P.S. you can also put a box inside a box inside a box and put troops at corners!
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