Quote Originally Posted by konny
Try it at siege, for example. When the enemy has a phalanx, or anything else with a good shield, behind the wall, place your slingers in range: they won't do any damage frontal or when the enemy is turning right (presenting you his shield arm) - but as soon as he is turning left or about face you will very well see the difference.

Therefore: Do not place your archers, slingers etc. behind the enemy, because you will hit your men as well; place them on your left wing and let them rip through the unproteced right side of the enemy.
no, I think he meant how did he know that it have them 2x as much protection with phalanx mode.